Savory Braised Sirloin

• 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
• 12 cup dry red wine
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 cups sliced carrots
• 14 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 cups cooked egg noodles (or white rice)

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

extra virgin olive oil, beef sirloin, soy sauce, water, beef bouillon granules, red wine, garlic, ground black pepper, carrots, sugar, cornstarch, egg noodles

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/savory-braised-sirloin-330707 (may not work)