Heart Healthy Mediterranean Stew

• 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

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

boneless lean beef, margarine, onion, water, tomato paste, raisins, wine vinegar, red wine, honey, garlic, bay leaf, cinnamon, ground cumin, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=742059 (may not work)