Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs top round steaks, cut into strips
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons butter (if using fresh mushrooms)
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 can beef consomme
  • 1 tablespoon catsup
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 dash nutmeg
  • 1 (6 ounce) can mushrooms, drained or 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup sour cream, room temperature

Method

  • Set sour cream aside to warm to room temperature.
  • Saute onions in 3 Tbsp butter.
  • Stir in flour.
  • Gradually add consomme, stirring constantly.
  • Add catsup, worcestershire, pepper, basil, and nutmeg.
  • Simmer at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Brown meat, salt and add to completed sauce.
  • Add canned mushrooms.
  • For fresh mushrooms, saute in 2 Tbsp butter, then add to sauce.
  • Just before serving, stir in sour cream and heat.
  • Do not allow to boil.
  • Serve with egg noodles or rice.