After 6 months of no rain in Sandy Eggo, nature has decided to drown us.
This is the third day of rain, cold (for San Diego) and wind. I'd like to
dry out now. I decided something warm and cheering for dinner would be
appropriate.

Charlie

BEEF IN CREAMY PAPRIKA SAUCE

Source: unknown (ca. 1980)

1/2 lb. thinly sliced beef chuck or sirloin, cut into 1/2-inch strips
flour
2 tbs. butter
1 tbs. oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup heavy cream
1 tbs. tomato paste
2 tsp. paprika
ground pepper


Dust beef strips lightly with flour, shaking off excess. Heat butter and oil
in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and stir-fry until brown
on all sides. Remove from pan; set aside.

Reduce heat to low. Add onion and sauté until golden. Stir in cream, tomato
paste and paprika, blending well. Increase heat to medium and simmer sauce,
stirring constantly, until thickened. Return beef to skillet and heat
through. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve over buttered noodles
tossed with poppy seeds or on a bed of rice.