• 1/2 tsp. ground paprika
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 4 top round steaks, about 3 ounces each
• 2 tsp. vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 lb. frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 2 Tbs. water
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1-1/2 cups canned green beans, drained

Combine first 2 ingredients and salt and pepper to taste and rub over meat. Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steaks 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Transfer meat to a platter and set aside. Add onion and potato and sauté 3 minutes. Stir in next 4 ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Stir in green beans and meat. Cover and simmer over medium heat about 5 minutes. or until heated through.

Per serving: calories 540, fat 28.5g, 46% calories from fat, cholesterol 65mg, protein 30.3g, carbohydrates 44.0g, fiber 4.7g, sugar 6.9g, sodium 792mg, diet points 12.7.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 2.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 1.7, Lean meat: 3.4, Fat: 3.7, Sugar: 0.1, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wines are: Pinot Noir, Chianti, or White Zinfandel.