Beef Stroganoff Stew

Basically what you are seeing here is a low budget beef stroganoff (ie made with ground beef) with vegetables added so that it can be called a stew. Easy to make, tasty and filling.

Warning: All quantities are approximate as I tend to make these up as I go along.

2 tbsp olive oil (or any other oil you like cooking with)
1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 pound ground beef
1 red or green bell pepper
1 zucchini or crookneck squash, sliced
1 pound mushrooms, sliced
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup sour cream

Saute onion and bell pepper over medium high heat for about two minutes.
Add beef in small handfuls, tossing frequently to brown the meat.
Add mushrooms and toss the whole thing. Cover for about two minutes.
Add squash and toss the whole thing. Cover and cook for ten minutes.
Stir in sour cream, bring to a boil, shut off heat and serve.

This can be served as is or over egg noodles.