Beef Tips & Rice

This southern recipe is served at nearly every roadside diner that I have ever eaten in, and to this day I will have this meal at least once a week.

2 - 1/2 lbs cubed sirloin steak, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 - 1/2 cups flour
4 tbs oil
1 tsp black pepper
1 - 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups rice
2 cups beef broth

Mix flour, salt, garlic powder, black pepper in a plastic bag. Put meat in flour mixture and coat well.

Heat oil in an iron skillet. Add meat and brown. Add celery and onion to meat. Cook until celery and onion is tender. Add beef broth. Cover and cook over low heat for 3 to 4 hours. Water may be added if needed. Cook rice according to package directions. Serve beef tips over cooked rice.

Serves 6.