beef maria

> 3 tbs. butter or margerine, in all
>1 cup beef tenderloin strips
>3 tbs.finly chopped onion
> salt and pepper, to taste
> 1/2 tsp. chopped garlic
>2 cups chopped tomatoes , canned is fine
> 1 cup chicken stock
> 1/2 pound uncooked pasta

cook pasta according to package directions.

In a heavy skillet over high heat, melt 2 tbs. of butter or margarine.
Add beef and onions saute until beef is browned and a crust forms on the bottom of the pan.
Add garlic and tomatoes scraping the bits off the bottom.
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally till tomatoes are cooked.
Add stock and bring to a boil .
Whisk in remaining 1tbs. butter and cook till sauce is creamy and slightly thickened.
Add cooked pasta to pan , stir to coat well and cook till pasta is heated through.
Remove from heat and serve.