Savory Braised Sirloin

This is one of my family's favorites, and one of the most requested!

• Ready In: 1 hr 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1  lb beef sirloin, tips cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1  tablespoon low sodium soy sauce (I've used regular as well, depends on how salty you like food)
• 2  cups water
• 1  teaspoon beef bouillon granules
• 1⁄2 cup dry red wine
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2  cups  sliced carrots
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 2  cups  cooked egg noodles (or white rice)

Directions

1. Coat a dutch oven with cooking spray. Add olive oil and heat over high heat. Add beef and brown, stirring constantly, being careful not to scorch, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add soy sauce, 1 cup water, bouillon granules, wine, garlic and black pepper. Bring to a boil, cover tightly, reduce heat, and simmer 70 minutes, or until meat is tender. Add carrots, sliced diagonally, and cover tightly. Simmer 15 minutes longer.
2. In a small mixing bowl, combine remaining 1 cup water, sugar, and cornstarch. Mix well, add to beef mixture, and stir. Bring to a boil and stir 1 minute.
3. Place noodles, or rice, on one side of a serving platter. Spoon beef mixture beside noodles and serve.