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- 1 lb tenderloin of meat (pork, veal, beef or wild game)
- 1 tsp each salt and ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp paprika
- 2 eggs plus 2 Tbsp water, beaten together
- 3 cups plain, dried bread crumbs (fine ground)
- oil for frying (I recommend peanut oil, canola if not available)
- 2 Tbsp canola oil
- 1/2 lb. sliced mushrooms
- 1 1/2 cups beef stock
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup sour cream
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