Italian Steak and Rice

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

 * 1) Cook Onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender.
 * 2) Add tomato puree, broth, garlic powder, sugar and oregano. Simmer 20 minutes.
 * 3) Meanwhile, cut Steak in strips about 1/2x3-inches. Season with salt and pepper.
 * 4) Brown in remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
 * 5) Add sherry and Mushrooms. Cook 2 to 3 minutes.
 * 6) Stir in tomato sauce; cover and simmer 30 minutes.
 * 7) Serve over fluffy rice.