Shelly's Recipe

WESTERN HOSPITALITY CASSEROLE

Category: Casseroles - Beef

4 lbs. beef cubes
3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. oil
2 cloves minced garlic
6 oz. can tomato paste
1 1/4 c. dry red wine
3 c. water
1 tsp. thyme
2 bay leaves
2 cans mushrooms
8 oz. pkg. egg noodles, cooked and drained
3 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Coat meat with flour and salt. Brown meat in oil. Add garlic, paste, wine, water, thyme and bay leaves. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Remove bay leaves. Stir in mushrooms and noodles. Divide mixture into 2 (8x12 inch) baking dishes. May be frozen at this point.
When ready to use defrost, cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Uncover. Top with cheese and bake for 15 minutes.