4 slices top round beef steak — 1/4″ thick
—-10-12 inches long 2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1 Tablespoon flour
salt and pepper ++++++++++++++ Chop Together: 1 carrot
2 stalks celery
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 onion
1 clove garlic
salt and pepper
Divide chopped vegetable-spice mixture into 4 equal portions. Place a portion on each slice of beef and roll up, tying together with eavy string.
In skillet, brown roll-ups on both sides in olive oil.
Remove and place in casserole, adding enough water to cover. Bring to boil, lower heat and simmer for 2 hours.
Add tomato paste, sugar, flour, salt and pepper to taste, and simmer 1 hour longer or until meat is tender. Before serving, remove strings from roll-ups. Serve over rice pilaf or spaghetti.
4 servings.