Steak Tips With Peppered Mushroom Gravy

Steak Tips With Peppered Mushroom Gravy 2 cups uncooked egg noodles Cooking spray 1 pound top sirloin steak, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 (8-ounce) package presliced baby bella mushrooms 1 tablespoon soy sauce 3 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups beef broth 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 fresh thyme sprigs 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional) Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sauté the steak for about 5 minutes, browning on all sides. Remove from pan; cover. Melt butter in the same pan over medium-high heat. Sauté mushrooms and shallots for 4 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add the soy sauce and stir. Sprinkle flour over mushroom mixture; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add broth, stirring constantly. Add pepper, salt, and thyme sprigs. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes or until thickened. Return beef to pan; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Discard thyme sprigs. Garnish with thyme leaves, if desired.