Russian Beef Stroganoff

    Calories     per serving:             Number of Servings:   6
    Fat grams    per serving:              Approx. Cook Time:
    Cholesterol  per serving:                          Marks:   E

    INGREDIENTS ------------------------------------------------------------

       3        Tbsp  flour
       1        tsp   salt
       2        Tbsp  oil or shortening
       1/2      cup   onion, finely chopped
       1        cup   garlic, minced
       1/2      cup   COCA-COLA
       1/4      cup   water
       2        Tbsp  flour
       1/2      cup   water
       1        Tbsp  Worcestershire sauce
       1        cup   mushrooms with liquid (2 oz)
       1        cup   sour cream
       2        Tbsp  parsley, minced
                      mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice, cooked and hot

    DIRECTIONS  ------------------------------------------------------------


    Cut beef into 1/2-inch strips; put in a plastic bag with 3 tablespoons
    of flour and the salt.  Shake until the meat is evenly coated.
    In a heavy skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil/shortening, add the meat
    strips and brown slowly, stirring often.  Add onion, garlic,
    Coca-Cola, and 1/4 cup of water; mix well.  Cover and simmer 30 to 45
    minutes or until the meat is fork-tender.
    In a bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons of flour with the 1/2 cup of water
    until smooth.  Stir into the meat along with the Worcestershire sauce
    and the undrained mushrooms.  Stir and cook until thickened, 2 to 3
    minutes. (If making ahead for reheating later, do not add the sour
    cream now.  Reheat, then complete the recipe directions.)
    Stir in the sour cream and heat gently just until the gravy simmers.
    Sprinkle with parsley and serve over potatoes, noodles, or rice.
    Makes 6 servings or 3 cups.