Penne with Peppered Beef | Canadian Goodness

Ingredients

• 12 oz (375 g) penne
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) black peppercorns cracked
• 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) salt
• 1 lb (450 g) sirloin steak (about 1 inch/2 1/2 cm thick)
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 large red onion sliced
• 2 tsp (10 mL) paprika
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried thyme or dried tarragon
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) Milk
• 1 cup (250 mL) beef stock
• 2 tsp (10 mL) Dijon mustard
• Fresh parsley