Saute of Beef with Mushrooms in Madiera Wine Sauce

Dredge the beef in the flour and season with salt and pepper to taste. In a skillet set over moderately high heat, heat the oil until it is hot. Add the meat and toss it until it is no longer pink. Transfer to a plate. Add the butter to the pan and heat it until melted. Add the shallot and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the mushrooms, garlic and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly golden. Add the Madeira and reduce by half. Add the broth and tomato paste and bring back to the boil . Return the meat to the pan and simmer until heated through. Transfer the noodles to a serving plate, top with the beef and garnish with the chives