1
                    
                        
                                    - 
                                        
                                            2
                                                tbsp
                                         olive oil 
- 
                                        
                                            1
                                                lb
                                         stew beef 
 
                    Heat the oil in a large soup pot and brown the beef in batches. Set aside to cool.
                 
                
                    2
                    
                        
                                    - 
                                        
                                            2
                                                tbsp
                                         butter, unsalted 
- 
                                        
                                            1
                                         onion, yellow (diced) 
 
                    Add butter to the soup pot and sautée the onions until soft and just starting to brown.
                 
                
                    3
                    
                        
                                    - 
                                        
                                            4
                                                cups
                                         beef broth 
- 
                                        
                                            2
                                                tbsp
                                         dry sherry 
- 
                                        
                                            1
                                                tbsp
                                         tamari 
- 
                                        
                                            1
                                                lb
                                         mushrooms, crimini 
- 
                                        
                                            2
                                                tsp
                                         dill, fresh (minced) 
- 
                                        
                                            2
                                                tsp
                                         paprika, hungarian 
- 
                                        
                                            1
                                                tsp
                                         salt 
- 
                                        
                                            1
                                                tsp
                                         black pepper 
- 
                                        
                                            ¼
                                                tsp
                                         cayenne pepper 
 
                    Add the broth, sherry, tamari, mushrooms and spices to the onions along with the browned meat. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 1 hour.
                 
                
                    4
                    
                        
                                    - 
                                        
                                            3
                                                tbsp
                                         gluten-free flour blend 
- 
                                        
                                            2
                                                tbsp
                                         butter, unsalted 
 
                    When the meat is nearly done simmering (about 10 min remaining), add butter to a large saucepan and heat on medium until it foams. Gradually add the flour while whisking continously, taking care to mix it in completely.
                 
                
                    5
                    
                    Stir in milk gradually, while continuing to whisk continuously. Take care to completely remove any lumps. Continue to whisk until the roux thickens and then add it to the soup pot.
                 
                
                    6
                    
                        
                                    - 
                                        
                                            2
                                                tsp
                                         lemon juice 
- 
                                        
                                            1
                                                cup
                                         sour cream 
 
                    Once the meat is tender (after roughly an hour simmering), add the lemon juice, sour cream, and adjust the spices to taste (adding more paprika to the desired level of heat).