Beef Stroganoff

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the first 2 ingredients; dredge meat in the mixture. Heat skillet.
2. 2
   Add 2 tablespoons of butter.
3. 3
   When melted, add the sirloin strips and brown quickly, flipping meat to brown on all sides.
4. 4
   Add mushroom slices, onion and garlic; cook 3 or 4 minutes, or until onion is barely tender.
5. 5
   Remove meat and mushrooms from the skillet; make the rich sauce.
6. 6
   Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan drippings.
7. 7
   When melted, blend in 3 tablespoons of flour. Add the tomato paste.
8. 8
   Now, slowly pour in the cold meat stock. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.
9. 9
   No lumps! Return browned meat and mushrooms to skillet.
10. 10
    Stir in sour cream and sherry; heat briefly.
11. 11
    Serve over noodles or rice.