Beef Stroganoff

Directions

1. 1
   Combine 1 tablespoon flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt; dredge meat in mixture.
2. 2
   Heat skillet, then add 2 tablespoons butter.
3. 3
   When melted, add sirloin strips and brown quickly, flipping meat to brown on all sides.
4. 4
   Add mushrooms, onion and garlic.
5. 5
   Cook 3 or 4 minutes, until onion is barely tender.
6. 6
   Remove meat from skillet, add 2 tablespoons butter to pan drippings; when melted, add 3 tablespoons flour and tomato paste.
7. 7
   Slowly pour in cold meat stock; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
8. 8
   Return meat mixture to skillet.
9. 9
   Stir in sour cream and heat briefly. Serve with rice.
10. 10
    Makes 4 or 5 servings.