Italian Steak and Rice

Description
Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup chopped onion
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
 * 1 10-1/2-ounce can tomato puree
 * 2 cups beef broth
 * 1 teaspoon garlic powder
 * 1 teaspoon sugar
 * 1 teaspoon oregano
 * 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef round steak
 * 1/2 cup dry sherry
 * 1 4-ounce can sliced mushrooms, drained
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions
Cook onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Add tomato puree, broth, garlic powder, sugar and oregano. Simmer 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, cut steak in strips about 1/2x3-inches. Season with salt and pepper. Brown in remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add sherry and mushrooms. Cook 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Serve over fluffy rice.