French Onion-beef Bowl

Total Time: 1 hr 47 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 47 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless sirloin steaks, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1/2 t. dried thyme)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
• 6 cups vertically sliced onions
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup dry wine
• 1 (16 ounce) can fat free chicken broth
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef consomme
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups hot cooked soba noodles
• 2 cups garlic-flavored croutons
• 1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese

Recipe

• 1 add and combine the first 5 ingredients to a large zip-lock heavy duty plastic bag; seal and marinate in the refrigerator for 1-4 hours.
• 2 over medium-high heat, melt the butter in a dutch oven.
• 3 add in onion and sugar; cook/stir frequently for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
• 4 lower heat to medium; cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring often.
• 5 stir flour into onion mixture; cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
• 6 addin water, wine, broth, and consomme, stirring with a whisk.
• 7 bring mixture to a boil; partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
• 8 add in beef mixture, worcestershire sauce, pepper, and salt; cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until meat is done.
• 9 distribute noodles into 6 large bowls; top with broth mixture, croutons, and cheese.