Categories: Beef, Cooking Light, Main Dish

Ingredients

• 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 white 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

Directions

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. Add in 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.

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