French Beef Au Gratin

• 1 stick margarine
• 4 c. thinly sliced onions
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 qt. beef broth
• 1 lb. sirloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 c. cooked fettuccine
• 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 1 Tbsp. dark brown sugar

1. In a large, heavy-bottomed pan, over medium heat, melt margarine.
2. Add onions; saute, stirring often, until caramelized, but not burned, 15 to 20 minutes.
3. With slotted spoon, remove onions to medium bowl.
4. Add beef to pan; brown well on all sides. Return onion and any juices to pan.
5. In small bowl, mix flour, sugar, cumin, salt and pepper.
6. Add to pan; stir 1 minute, until bubbly.
7. Gradually add broth, stirring to scrape drippings from pan; simmer 10 minutes.
8. Heat broiler.
9. Place 1/2 cup fettuccine in each of 4 (about 16 ounce) ovenproof bowls; divide beef mixture over pasta.
10. In medium bowl, stir cheeses together; sprinkle over beef.
11. Broil until cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
12. Makes 4 servings.

margarine, onions, pepper, beef broth, sirloin, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, cumin, salt, flour, brown sugar

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1078112 (may not work)