Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 lb. beef sirloin, cut in 1/4-inch wide strips
  • 4 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 c. thinly sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 can condensed beef broth
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp. dry sherry

Method

  • Combine 1 tablespoon of the flour with the salt; dredge the meat in mixture.
  • Heat skillet, then add 2 tablespoons of the butter.
  • When melted, add the sirloin strips and brown quickly, flipping meat on all sides.
  • Add mushroom slices, onion and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is barely tender. Remove the meat and mushrooms from the skillet.
  • Add the remaining butter to the pan drippings; when melted, blend in the remaining flour.
  • Add tomato paste.
  • Slowly pour in beef broth and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.
  • Return meat and mushrooms to skillet.
  • This much can be done ahead of time, like the night before.
  • Stir in sour cream and sherry; heat briefly and serve.