Cut meat into 1 inch squares. Brown meat in 1 tablespoon hot shortening (or oil). Put gravy mix with 2 cups water. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Stir in next 6 ingredients plus 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. ADD MEAT. Turn into 1 1/2 quart casserole. Cover and bake at 350ºF. for 1 1/2 hours. Remove bay leaf. Serve on noodles. (5 or 6 servings.) 

Round Steak Sauerbraten

1 1/2 pounds of  round steak, 1/2 inch thick
1 tablespoon of fat
1 envelope of brown gravy mix
2 cups of water
1 tablespoon of instant minced onion
2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons of brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of pepper
1/2 teaspoon of ginger
1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
Hot buttered noodles

Cut meat in 1 inch squares. In a large skillet, brown meat on all sides in hot fat. Remove meat from skillet; add gravy mix and water. Bring to boiling, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining ingredients except noodles. Return meat to skillet; cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf. Serve meat over hot buttered noodles. Makes 5 to 6 servings.