• 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. brown sugar
• 1 Tbs. whole grain mustard
• 2 tsp. white vinegar
• 3/4 onion, finely chopped
• 3/4 bay leaf
• 2/3 cup beer
• 4 beef round steaks, about 6 ounces each

Combine first 6 ingredients in a pan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes. Cool completely and pour mixture over steaks. Marinate 1-2 hours in refrigerator, turning steaks occasionally. Barbecue 3-4 minutes per side for medium done meat, or until golden brown on both sides.

Per serving: calories 284, fat 13.0g, 43% calories from fat, cholesterol 65mg, protein 24.7g, carbohydrates 13.7g, fiber 0.6g, sugar 12.3g, sodium 109mg, diet points 7.2.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.5, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 3.4, Fat: 1.0, Sugar: 0.5, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wines are: Burgundy, Merlot, or Cabernet Sauvignon.