French Beef Au Gratin Recipe

ingredients

1/2 cup margarine
4 cups thinly sliced Vidalia or white onions
1 pound beef tenderloin, or sirloin, sliced into 1/2 inch cubes
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups beef broth
2 cups cooked fettuccine
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

directions

In a large heavy-bottomed pan, over medium heat, melt margarine. Add the onions and saute stirring often, until caramelized but not burned, 15-20 minutes.

With a slotted spoon, remove the onions to a medium bowl. Add the beef to the pan and brown well on all sides. Return the onions and any juices to the pan.

In a small bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add to the pan and stir 1 minute until bubbly. Gradually add the broth, stirring to scrape any brown bits from the pan, and simmer 10 minutes.

Heat the broiler. Place 1/2 cup fettuccine in 16-ounce size ovenproof bowls. Divide the beef mixture over the pasta.

In a medium bowl, stir the cheeses together and sprinkle evenly over the beef. Broil until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from the broiler and serve.

nutrition data

915 calories, 60 grams fat, 47 grams carbohydrates, 47 grams protein per serving.

reviews & comments

mojo REVIEW:
January 6, 2009

Recipe was very good. Sauce was just a little thin. Put the dishes in the oven to bake, not broil...broiler burns the cheese.