If it needs more depth, a small pinch of black pepper is usually enough, as the soup mix already contains plenty of salt and aromatics.
Serve the smothered beef hot, spooning plenty of gravy over each portion.
Variations & Tips
Because this recipe is intentionally minimalist, it’s easy to customize without losing its core comfort-food character. For a deeper, more savory flavor, deglaze a hot skillet with 1/4 cup dry red wine and a splash of the beef broth after quickly searing the sirloin slices on both sides; then
