Braised Beef Tips

• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 2 pounds beef sirloin tips cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/3 cup cranberry juice
• 2 Tbs soy sauce
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1 small bay leaf

Thickener

• 2 Tbs cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Directions

1. Brown meat in oil on all sides
2. Drain fat
3. Add remaining ingredients and heat to boiling
4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 to 60 minutes or until meat is tender
5. Shortly before serving blend cornstarch and water; stir gradually into meat mixture
6. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir for 1 minute.
7. Serve over rice or noodles