Beef Stroganoff

2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound sirloin rib
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup onion
1/4 cup water
1 cup chicken soup, condensed
1 pound sliced, washed mushrooms
1 cup sour cream
Minced parsley (optional)
Egg noodles

Combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic and butter. Brown onions, add water; simmer 15 minutes. Add soup and mushrooms. Cover. Cook until mushrooms are tener. Uncover and cook over low heat until mixture is thick and meat tender, about 1 1/4 hours. Just before serving, stir in sour cream over boiled egg noodles. Add parsley for garnish if desired.