Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 to 2 lb. top sirloin steak
  • 2 medium sized onions
  • 1 carrot
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 8 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 c. dry white wine
  • 2 c. beef broth
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 15 oz. can tomato sauce or puree
  • 1 doz. small onions
  • 1/2 lb. mushrooms
  • bouquet garni
  • fried sourdough bread
  • 1 tsp. chopped parsley
  • juice of 1/4 lemon
  • salt
  • pepper

Method

  • Heat 4 tablespoons butter and the oil in a saute pan.
  • Cut steak into cubes and the onions and carrot into quarters and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Sprinkle with flour and blend.
  • Allow to color slightly; add garlic and stir.
  • Add wine and reduce by 2/3.
  • Add tomato sauce to the pan.
  • Put in bouquet garni (1/2 teaspoon of each:
  • thyme, rosemary, marjoram, basil, peppercorns and 2 bay leaves tied in cheesecloth). Add enough beef broth to cover the meat.
  • Bring to a boil; cover and simmer very gently for 1 hour.
  • Scald the little onions; drain. Dry with a cloth and cook in 1 tablespoon butter until golden.