Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2         tablespoons   margarine or butter
1/2       cup           finely chopped shallots or green onions
1/2       cup           brandy or beef broth
1         cup           beef broth
1         cup           sour cream

Preparation:

1. Melt margarine in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook shallots in margarine, stirring occasionally, until tender. 2. Stir in brandy and broth. Cook over medium-high heat about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is slightly reduced; remove from heat. Stir in sour cream.