Barley Risotto and Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients (19)

• 1 beef top sirloin steak (1 pound), cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons Cognac or brandy
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 medium beefsteak tomato
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• BARLEY RISOTTO:
• 5 cups water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white wine, optional
• 1 cup medium pearl barley
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley