Budget Beef Stroganoff

When you hear 'beef Stroganoff' you feel your wallet start to empty and see hours of work on your immediate horizon. This is an easier version that you will make your family happy and keep things in line until pay day. Budget Beef Stroganoff 16 ounces uncooked egg noodles, the wide ribbon type 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 cup sour cream 1 package dry onion soup mix 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef Combine mushroom soup, sour cream and onion soup mix in a medium bowl. Add the garlic powder and pepper. Stir until blended. Brown meat in large skillet over high heat about 8-10 minutes, stirring to keep the meat in 'crumbs'. Drain fat. Reduce heat to low and add the soup mixture. Stir over low heat until hot and bubbly. Cook your noodles according to directions, drain, and place in a large serving bowl. Pour over the stroganoff and serve to your pleased family! A salad sounds good with this!