Govyadina V'smetane (Russian Steak in Sour Cream)

Thsi recipe comes from my grandmother's recipe box. The clipping said that this was a speciality of the Hotel Berlin in Moscow, Russia during the '60's. Updated to reflect modern tastes.

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  steaks (fillet or rump)
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
•  salt and pepper
• 2  medium onions
• 1⁄2 cup  grated Velveeta cheese
• 3⁄4 cup sour cream

Directions

1. Prepare the 4 steaks and brown them quickly in the olive oil. Transfer them to a baking pan, season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
2. Chop the onions and soften them in the same frying pan. Spread them over the steaks.
3. Sprinkle with the grated cheese and pour over the sour cream. Cover with foil.
4. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 350F for one hour, removing the foil for the last 20 minutes. Serve with plain cooked vegetables.