1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
8 oz mushrooms, coarsely chopped
1 Tbsp butter
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dry Italian Seasoning
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups water
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp sour cream
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 to 1 cup milk
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

In large skillet, brown onion and mushrooms in butter until onion is a golden brown.

Add beef, salt, pepper, paprika, and dry seasoning to the onion mixture and brown.

Mix flour with 1/4 cup of water until smooth. Add remaining water and mix well. Add flour mixture and tomato paste to beef and simmer, stirring frequently, until the fluid has thickened substantially (about 10 min).

Add sour cream, cream, and parsley, if using, to the skillet. Add enough milk to create desired consistency (start with 1/2 cup, add more as needed). Stir well, and let simmer until all the flavors blend (about 10 min). Adjust salt and pepper to taste as necessary.

Serve over noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Submitted by: Larissa H.