Beef Stroganov

Directions

Combine flour and salt and pepper to taste.

Add beef strips and toss to coat evenly.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat.

Add onion and cook until just beginning to become tender.

Add mushrooms and cook briefly.

Remove from pan.

Add additional 2 to 3 tablespoons butter as necessary to sauté meat.

Add floured beef and cook until lightly browned.

Combine beef and onion-mushroom mixture in casserole.

Stir in tomato sauce and tuck in bay leaf.

Cover and bake at 350℉ (180℃).

about 1 hour, or until meat is tender.

Just before serving, stir in sour cream.