Aziza's Beef Curry

24 oz lean Steak
1 1/2 Tbl Oil
1 med to lg Onion, sliced
5 tsp Curry Powder (at least)
1 1/2 c Mushrooms, sliced
2 to 5 lg Garlic Cloves, minced
1 med Tomato, diced
2 tsp Sugar
2 tsp Salt
2 c Water, boiling
2 Tbl Cornstarch
2 Tbl Water
1 pkg Noodles, cooked

Cut beef into 1" cubes. Sauté onion in oil over med heat until tender. Stir in curry powder, cook 1 minute. Add beef cubes, mushrooms, tomato, garlic, salt and sugar. Continue cooking until the beef cubes are lightly browned.

Boil the 2 cups of water. Add enough of the boiling water to barely cover the beef. Cover skillet and simmer gently about 1 1/2 hours, or until beef is extremely tender.

Mix together the cornstarch and 2 Tbl water. Stir into beef mixture. Simmer gently until thickened. Serve over cooked noodles.

Deb's note: Also good over rice or mashed potatoes. Or in tortillas. Even plain. *vbg*