BEEF WITH CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb boneless sirloin steak

1/8 tsp pepper

1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped

3 c. sliced mushrooms

1/4 c. brandy

1 beef bouillon cube

2 Tbsp sour cream

1 onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 tsp salt

2 Tbsp cornstarch

1 c. water

2 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped

3 c. mostaccioli, cooked according to package

DIRECTIONS:

In a small bowl combine cornstarch and water. Stir until dissolved and set aside.

Trim fat from steak and cut beef into thin strips.

Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Cook onion, garlic, and salt and pepper until tender and aromatic. Add beef and bell peppers and sauté until browned. Stir in mushrooms.

Add brandy and beef bouillon to beef mixture. Heat to boiling and reduce to a simmer. Simmer 1 minute. Stir in sour cream and cornstarch and simmer until thickened.

Stir in chives and serve over cooked mostaccioli.

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