Steak with apricots

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Dwigans fwds07a
2poundsRound steak -- cut in cubes
¼cupCooking oil
2tablespoonsMinced onion
½poundsHalved dried apricots
½cupRaisins
¼cupPine nuts (Pignolias)
Chopped fresh parsley
Sauce
1tablespoonMargarine
1tablespoonFlour
1cupCold milk 4 T tomato paste
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Steak: saute the onions and steak cubes in the cooking oil until they are lightly browned on all sides. Stir in the apricots, add a small amount of water to prevent sticking, cover the pan and cook over low heat 20-30 minutes until the meat is tender.

Sauce: Melt the margarine, quickly stir in the flour until the mixture is paste-like and immediately add the milk, stirring constantly. Over medium heat, stir the mixture until it thickens, then stir in the tomato paste and cook over low heat for a few minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the sauce to the meat mixture, stir in the raisins and pine nuts, and garnish with parsley.

Recipe By : "The Flavors of Jerusalem" by Nathan and Goldman From: Dan Klepach Date: 06-19-95 (159) Fido: Cooking