• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 lb. boneless sirloin steak, or boneless top round, cut into thin strips
• 2/3 cup beef stock
• 2/3 cup green bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
• 2/3 cup celery, thinly sliced
• 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup cola type soda pop
• 1-1/4 ripe tomatoes, peeled, cut into wedges
• 1 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. cornstarch
• 2 tsp. soy sauce
• 3 cups hot cooked rice

Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Sauté meat 5-7 minutes, stirring ccasionally until brown. Stir in stock. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes, or until meat is tender. Stir in next 3 ingredients and 1/2 cup soda.

Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Do not overcook. Gently stir tomato wedges into meat. Combine cornstarch, remaining soda and soy sauce in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake vigorously. Stir mixture into meat and cook about 1 minute, or until thickened. Serve over hot rice.

Per serving: calories 501, fat 14.3g, 26% calories from fat, cholesterol 101mg, protein 39.7g, carbohydrates 50.8g, fiber 1.9g, sugar 6.4g, sodium 385mg, diet points 11.3.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.9, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 2.5, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 2.1, Sugar: 0.3, Very lean meat protein: 4.5

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The recommended wines are: Burgundy, Pinot Noir, or Cabernet Sauvignon.