Braised Sirloin Tips Name: Keri Scott Base: Little Rock AFB Recipe: BRAISED SIRLOIN TIPS OVER RICE: INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons shortening; 2 pounds beef sirloin steak, cut in 1" cubes; 10 1/2 ounces beef consomme; 1/3 cup cranberry juice cocktail; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon onion salt; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup water; 4 cups cooked rice,; * see note; DIRECTIONS: Melt shortening in large skillet; brown meat on all sides. Stir in consomme, cranberry cocktail, soy sauce, garlic, and onion salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender. Blend cornstarch and water; stir gradually into meat mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Serve over rice or noodles. NOTE: *May substitute hot cooked noodles for the rice. Serving Size: 6