Recipe: Second Time Around Beef Sauce for Pasta (using leftover roast beef)

SECOND TIME AROUND BEEF SAUCE FOR PASTA

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped mushrooms
1 tablespoon paprika
2 cups cooked diced beef
1 to 2 cups leftover vegetables, chopped
1 cup chopped canned plum tomatoes (or leftover beef broth)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
1/4 cup chopped dill (optional)
Hot cooked rice or egg noodles (for serving)

Heat butter in a skillet. Cook the onion, pepper and mushrooms for about 10 minutes or until tender.

Add the paprika, tomatoes or broth and bring to a simmer; season to taste with salt and pepper.

Add beef and vegetables to sauce and gently reheat until ingredients are heated through. Remove from heat. If you wish, stir in sour cream and dill.

Serve over noodles, boiled potatoes or rice.

Makes about 4 servings
Source: Cooking Monday to Friday Show #MF6744, 1996, TV Food Network