Beef in Madeira Sauce

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1½ pounds lean boneless beef round steak, ⅓-inch thick
 * ⅓ cup flour
 * 1½ teaspoons salt
 * ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * ½ cup chopped onion
 * 2 4-ounce cans sliced mushrooms and liquid
 * 1 cup beef broth
 * ¼ teaspoon tarragon
 * ¼ teaspoon chervil
 * ½ cup madeira wine
 * ¾ cup half and half
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice
 * chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

 * 1) Have butcher tenderize steak.
 * 2) Cut into 1-inch squares.
 * 3) Dust with flour, salt and pepper.
 * 4) Reserve leftover flour mixture.
 * 5) Brown steak in oil about 5 minutes.
 * 6) Add onion, mushrooms and liquid, broth, tarragon and chervil.
 * 7) Cover and simmer 30 to 45 minutes or until meat is tender.
 * 8) Remove lid.
 * 9) Add wine and cook until liquid is reduced to half.
 * 10) Blend remaining flour with cream.
 * 11) Add to meat mixture and cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
 * 12) Serve over beds of fluffy rice and garnish with parsley.