• 1-1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. ground paprika
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1-1/2 lbs. top sirloin bison steak, 1 inch thick
• 2 tsp. vegetable oil
• 2 Tbs. water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into French-fry style strips
• 1 Tbs. slivered almonds
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 10 ounces frozen French cut green beans, or mixed vegetables
• 4 whole wheat dinner rolls

Combine first 4 ingredients and rub over meat. Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook steaks 5 minutes per side, or until browned. Transfer meat to a platter and set aside. Add onion and potato, increase heat to medium high and sauté 3 minutes. Stir in next 4 ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Stir in beans and meat. Cover and simmer over medium heat about 10 minutes or until beans are tender. Serve with rolls.

Per serving: calories 599, fat 14.9g, 22% calories from fat, cholesterol 146mg, protein 56.6g, carbohydrates 60.8g, fiber 9.0g, sugar 11.2g, sodium 810mg, diet points 11.9.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 2.3, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 2.8, Lean meat: 6.9, Fat: 0.6, Sugar: 0.1, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wines are: Zinfandel, Chianti, or Chablis.