Tenderloin Tips from the Nankin Cafe in Minneapolis

Tenderloin Tips

The Nankin Cafe was a popular Chinese restaurant in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This dish was served there in the 1960s and 1970s.
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 5 oz. onion, chopped
  • 2 oz. green pepper, chopped
  • 3 oz. sliced mushrooms
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1½ lb. beef tenderloin, sliced ⅛-inch thick
  • 1 tbsp. paprika
  • 1 cup stock
  • 2 tbsp. Burgundy wine
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cornstarch paste to thicken
  • Chinese egg noodles

Instructions

  • Sauté onions, green pepper, mushrooms, and garlic for 3 minutes.
  • Add meat and paprika and cook for another 15 minutes.
  • Add stock, wine, salt, pepper, and corn starch. Cook until tender and thickened.
  • Serve over Chinese egg noodles.