Italian Sirloin Stew

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Course : Stews
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

1 pound sirloin steak -- cut 1 inch thick
1 large garlic clove -- crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions -- cut in 1/4 inch slices
1 teaspoon basil -- dried
1/8 teaspoon red pepper -- ground
14 1/2 ounces tomatoes
1 cup beef broth
2 medium zucchini -- cut in 1/4 inch slices
1 Cup parmesean cheese -- grated (optional)
 

Preparation:

Preparation time: 30 minutes 1. Cut steak into 1/4" thick strips; cut each strip into 1" pieces. 2. Combine garlic with 1 tablespoons olive oil; stir into beef and reserve. 3. Saute onion in remaining olive oil in a large saucepan for 3 minutes. 4. Sprinkle with basil and pepper; cook and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes, beef broth and zucchini. Bring to a boil; cover reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. 5. Meanwhile heat large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Cook and stir the beef 1 to 2 minutes; add to sauce. 6. Stir 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water into stew and cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. 7. Sprinkle with grated cheese, if desired. Serving suggestion: Toasted garlic bread.