French Beef Au Gratin

1. 1

   In large, heavy bottomed pan, over medium heat, melt butter.

2. 2

   Add onions; saute, stirring often, until caramelized, but not burned, 15 to 20 minutes.

3. 3

   With slotted spoon, remove onions to medium bowl.

4. 4

   Add beef to pan; brown well on all sides.

5. 5

   Return onions and any juices to pan.

6. 6

   In small bowl, mix flour, sugar, cumin, salt and pepper and add to pan; stir 1 minute until bubbly. Gradually add broth, stirring to scrape drippings from pan; simmer 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Cook pasta according to package directions.

8. 8

   Heat broiler; place 1/2 cup fettucine in each of 4 ovenproof bowls; divide beef mixture over pasta.

9. 9

   In medium bowl, stir cheeses together; sprinkle evenly over beef.

10. 10

    Broil until cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Makes 4 servings.

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