Hearty Beef & Noodles

This recipe appeared in my Facebook memories this week.  I have no recollection of making it, but apparently I liked it!  

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I made this for dinner tonight and it is AWESOME! It comes from the latest issue of Simple & Delicious [I posted this on April 5, 2009]. It's a great magazine for easy, homemade recipes. I have made a ton of things already, and it just came a week ago! 

Hearty Beef & Noodles 

Ingredients: 
1-1/2 pounds boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch strips 
2 teaspoons olive oil 
1/2 cup chopped onion 
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 
1 cup water 
1 cup half-and-half cream 
1/3 cup brewed coffee 
2 envelopes brown gravy mix 
5 cups uncooked egg noodles 
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream 
1/2 teaspoon paprika 
1/4 teaspoon pepper 

Directions: 

In a large skillet, brown beef in oil on all sides; remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute onion and garlic until tender. 

Return beef to the pan; stir in the soup, water, cream, coffee and gravy mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until meat is tender, stirring occasionally. 

Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Add the sour cream, paprika and pepper to skillet; heat through. Drain noodles. Serve with beef. Yield: 6 servings.