French Onion-Beef Bowl

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"From Cooking Light. Serving size: 2/3 c. noodles, 1 2/3 c. broth mixture, 1/3 c. croutons, and 1 T. cheese. Per serving: 526 calories, 14.9 g fat, 37.7 g protein, 56.1 g carb, 2.6 g fiber, 94 mg cholesterol."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 47mins
• Ingredients: 19
• Serves: 6

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. 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.