4 sm. beef top loin steaks, about 1 1/4 lbs.
1 tbsp. butter

SAUCE:

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

Trim steaks, let sit at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours. Prepare mushroom sauce. In heavy saucepan, saute mushrooms in butter until lightly brown. Add onions, saute until onions are golden and transparent. Sprinkle with flour, stir to blend well. Add half and half, stirring in a little at a time. Simmer until thick and creamy. Add soy sauce, grated onion and salt and pepper to taste. Brown butter in a skillet. Add steaks. Brown slightly on both sides. Reduce heat. Cover. Let steaks simmer a few minutes in own juices. Add mushroom sauce. Let steaks simmer in sauce for a couple minutes until they are tender and done to your liking. Garnish with pepper strips. Serve.