Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         sirloin steak -- cut 1" thick
   1      large         garlic clove -- crushed
   2      tablespoons   olive oil
   2      medium        onions -- cut in 1/4" slices
   1      teaspoon      basil -- dried
     1/8  teaspoon      red pepper -- ground
  14 1/2  ounces        tomatoes; canned -- with juice
   1      cup           beef broth
   2      medium        zucchini -- cut in 1/4" slices
                        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.