Beef Tarragon

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1½ pounds beef round steak, cut into 1-inch squares
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1 cup red wine, divided
 * 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
 * ½ cup sliced green onions
 * 2 teaspoons tarragon leaves, divided
 * 1 teaspoon salt, divided
 * 1½ tablespoons cornstarch
 * 1½ cups beef broth
 * ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

 * 1) Brown meat and garlic in butter in large skillet.
 * 2) Add ½ cup wine, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until meat is tender.
 * 3) Add tomatoes, green onions, 1 teaspoon tarragon and ½ teaspoon salt; cook 3 minutes longer.
 * 4) In small saucepan blend cornstarch, broth, pepper, remaining ½ cup wine, remaining 1 teaspoon tarragon and remaining ½ teaspoon salt; bring to a boil.
 * 5) Reduce heat and cook 2 minutes.
 * 6) Stir into beef.
 * 7) Serve over rice.