Beef Stroganov

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour and salt and pepper to taste.
2. 2
   Add beef strips and toss to coat evenly.
3. 3
   Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat.
4. 4
   Add onion and cook until just beginning to become tender.
5. 5
   Add mushrooms and cook briefly.
6. 6
   Remove from pan.
7. 7
   Add additional 2 to 3 tablespoons butter as necessary to saute meat.
8. 8
   Add floured beef and cook until lightly browned.
9. 9
   Combine beef and onion-mushroom mixture in casserole.
10. 10
    Stir in tomato sauce and tuck in bay leaf.
11. 11
    Cover and bake at 350F (180C).
12. 12
    about 1 hour, or until meat is tender.
13. 13
    Just before serving, stir in sour cream.