Beef Stroganoff with Pimento Rice

==Description==
Makes 6 servings
==Ingredients==
* 1½ pounds boneless chuck roast, cut into thin, narrow strips
* 2 tablespoons oil
* 2 small bay leaves
* 2 cloves garlic, crushed
* 3 cups beef broth, divided
* 1½ teaspoons salt
* ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
* 2½ cups chopped onions, divided
* ⅓ cup flour
* ½ cup sherry (optional)
* ½ cup sour cream
* ½ cup chopped green pepper
* 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
* 3 cups cooked rice
* ¼ cup diced pimentos
==Directions==
# Cook meat in shortening until brown in large skillet.
# Add bay leaves, garlic and 2 cups broth.
# Cover; simmer 1 hour or until meat is tender.
# Add salt, pepper and 2 cups onions.
# Mix a little broth with the flour and blend to a smooth paste.
# Add rest of broth and wine.
# Stir into meat mixture.
# Cook about 10 minutes longer.
# Remove from heat; remove bay leaves.
# Stir in sour cream.
# Meanwhile, cook green pepper and remaining ½ cup onion in butter until tender.
# Stir in rice; season with additional salt and pepper.
# Heat thoroughly.
# Add pimentos; fluff lightly with a fork.
# Serve stroganoff over pimento rice.
Category:Russian Meat Dishes
Category:Beef chuck and blade Recipes
Category:Green bell pepper Recipes
Category:Beef stock and broth Recipes
Category:Main Dish Meat Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes
Category:Sour cream Recipes
Category:Pimento Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Sherry Recipes