Heart Healthy Mediterranean Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. boneless lean beef for stew, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 Tbsp. reduced calorie margarine
1 c. sliced onion
2 c. water
1/2 c. tomato paste
2 Tbsp. raisins
2 Tbsp. wine vinegar
2 tsp. red wine
1 tsp. honey
1 garlic clove
1 bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 tsp. each: ground cloves and ground cumin
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Broil beef on rack about 20 minutes or until rare, turning once.
Melt margarine in medium saucepan.
Add onion and beef; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
Cover and simmer 2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Remove garlic, bay leaf and cinnamon stick before serving.
May be thickened with flour.
Makes 4 servings.