• 4 beef cube steaks, about 1/4 lb. each
• 2 tsp. Italian herb seasoning
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1-3/4 cups recipe-ready crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 Tbs. honey
• 2 Tbs. red wine vinegar

Season meat with half the Italian herbs and salt and pepper to taste. Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Sauté meat 2-3 minutes, until browned on bottom. Turn over and stir in onion and remaining Italian seasoning. Cook 2 minutes and stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cover skillet, reduce heat to medium low and cook 6-8 minutes, until meat is cooked throughout.

Per serving: calories 263, fat 11.0g, 37% calories from fat, cholesterol 63mg, protein 27.3g, carbohydrates 14.0g, fiber 2.1g, sugar 9.8g, sodium 236mg, diet points 6.3.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 1.7, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 1.7, Sugar: 0.3, Very lean meat protein: 3.8

  view detailed nutritional information

The recommended wines are: Burgundy, Chardonnay, or Pinot Noir.