4 sm. beef steaks (about 1 1/4 lb.)
1 tbsp. butter

SAUCE:

1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. chopped onions
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. half & half
1 tsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. grated onion
Salt & pepper to taste
Red or green pepper

Trim beef steaks, let sit at room temperature for 2-3 hours. Prepare mushroom sauce. Slice mushrooms.

In a heavy saucepan, saute the mushrooms in butter for a few minutes until they start getting lightly brown. Add onions. Saute until onions are golden brown and transparent. Sprinkle with flour and salt to blend well. Add half & half, stirring a little at a time. Simmer until thick and creamy. Add soy sauce, grated onion, salt, pepper to taste. Brown steaks on both sides in butter. Reduce heat, simmer a couple of minutes. Add mushroom sauce, simmer 5-7 minutes.