Ingredients:

3 pounds beef sirloin, trimmed and cut into 1 in pieces

2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups beef stock

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon Ketchup

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or red wine vinegar)

2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup cornstarch

1/4 cup cold water

2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Directions:

1. Lay trimmed meat in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder and toss to coat. Sprinkle with flour and toss to coat.

2. In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add in beef, working in batches if needed, and brown meat, cooking on each side for 2-3 minutes, until meat is nicely browned.

3. Remove beef a slow cooker. Add onion to the skillet and cook until it is softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 additional minute. Pour onions over meat in the slow cooker.

4. In a large measuring cup, or bowl, whisk together beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar and water until well combined. Pour over beef in slow cooker. Sprinkle pepper over beef.

5. Cover and cook on low for 7-8, or until meat is tender. 30 minutes before ready to serve, in a small bowl whisk together water and cornstarch.

6. Pour into slow cooker and stir.

7. Cook, uncovered, on high for 15-20 minutes or until sauce is thickened, stirring often.

8. When ready to serve stir in parsley, keeping a dash or two to garnish with.

9. Serve over cooked egg noodles, mashed potatoes or rice.

Bon Appetit!