BEEF STROGANOFF

BEEF STROGANOFF

4 oz. sliced beef

2 1/2 tbsp. flour

2 tbsp. butter

2 c. beef stock

1/2 c. sour cream

1 tbsp. tomato paste

¼ cup onion, grated

¼ cup sliced mushrooms

3 tbsp. butter for sautéing

Serve with Noodles

Cut beef into thin strips, sprinkle freely with salt and pepper. Let stand covered for 2 hours in cool place. Make a roux by blending flour with butter over gentle heat until mixture bubbles and is smooth. Gradually stir in beef stock and cook till mixture begins to thicken. Boil for 2 minutes; add sour cream alternately with tomato juice or paste, stirring constantly. Simmer very gently, without boiling, 1 minute. Brown beef in 3 tablespoons butter with grated onion & mushrooms. When the meat is browned pour the meat, onion, and butter into the sauce, taste for seasoning, and simmer gently, 5mins.