1 lb. round steak
2 tsp. vinegar
Seasonings to taste
2 med. onions, sliced
1/2 c. celery, diced

Trim round steak and portion into 4 equal parts. Pound to break down tissue. Sear meat on both sides. Cover with water, add vinegar, onion, celery, and seasonings. Continue cooking in oven or on stove until tender. Two cups tomato juice may be used in place of water. Exchange 1 serving: 3 meat exchanges.

2 lb. boneless chuck beef
1 bay leaf
Salt, pepper, vinegar, water
1 med. onion, sliced
1 tsp. whole pepper berries

Rub meat with salt and pepper and place in glass bowl. Add onion, bay leaf, and whole pepper berries, marinate meat in equal parts vinegar and water for 24 hours. Drain and reserve liquid. Place meat in roasting pan, sear well. Add 3 tablespoons spiced vinegar mixture. Cover and cook in slow oven for 1 1/2 hours. 8 servings. Exchange one 3-ounce serving or 3 slices each measuring 4 x 2 x 1/4 inches for 3 meat exchanges.

1 lb. lean beef, cubed
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/8 tsp. allspice
1 beef bouillon cube
2 c. boiling water
1 c. canned tomatoes
4 med. potatoes, cubed
3 med. carrots, sliced
3 sm. onions, quartered
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas

Marinate beef in Worcestershire sauce for several hours. Brown beef cubes in non-stick skillet. Add salt, oregano, and allspice. Dissolve bouillon cube in boiling water; pour over beef. Add tomatoes and simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender. Add potatoes, carrots, and onions, continue to cook for 30 minutes. Add peas; cook 15 minutes longer or until meat and vegetables are tender. 6 servings. Amount 1 cup. Exchanges: 1 bread, 2 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable.

1 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. chopped onion
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans
1 pt. canned tomatoes (2 c.)
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms, stems and pieces
1 1/2 c. frozen mixed vegetables
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. paprika
1 1/4 c. cayenne pepper

Brown ground beef with fat; drain. Add kidney beans, canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Simmer 1/2 hour. While simmering, cook frozen mixed vegetables according to directions. Add mushrooms and cooked vegetables to chili and simmer for an additional 1/2 hour. 6 servings. Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 bread, 2 lean meat and 2 vegetables; calories: 246; carbohydrates: 24 gm; protein 23 gm; fat 7 gm.

3 lb. hamburger
1 c. cracker crumbs
Salt & pepper
1/4 c. chopped onion
1-2 cans mushroom soup

Mix well and press onto cookie sheet. Chill overnight to set. Cut in squares, roll in flour and brown both sides. Place in baking dish. Pour soup over meat mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Altered for low salt, no sugar, low cholesterol diet. 1/2 c. dry bread crumbs 1/4 c. dried milk 1/2 c. water 1/4 c. chopped green pepper 1 med. onion, chopped 2 egg whites 1/4 c. low sodium catsup 2 tsp. prepared horseradish 1 tsp. prepared mustard Combine ingredients; mix well. Pack in 9″x5″ loaf pan or 2 small pans. Spread with Topping:

–TOPPING–
3 tbsp. brown Sugar Twin
1/4 c. light low sodium catsup
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. dry mustard

Blend all ingredients. If made in 2 small pans, one may be frozen. Bake 45 minutes at 375 degrees.

2 lbs. beef stew meat, lean
2 med. onions, chopped
1 c. cut celery
2 c. (or more) sliced carrots
3 or 4 med. potatoes, chunked
2 heaping tbsp. tapioca
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
About 2 c. tomato juice

Put in large casserole or roaster with tight cover. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, cover and bake at 250 degrees for 5 to 7 hours. May omit salt for salt free diet.

1 1/2 lbs. veal, round or loin
2 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
Dash pepper
1 tbsp. butter
2 c. sliced, fresh mushrooms
1/4 c. beef broth
2 tbsp. dry sherry

Trim meat well and cut into 6 pieces. Combine flour, salt, and pepper; sprinkle onto both sides of veal. Melt butter in non-stick skillet; add meat and brown quickly on either side; transfer to hot serving platter to keep warm. Add mushrooms and saute about 5 minutes; add beef broth and sherry. Cook over high heat for about 1 minute. Serve over veal. Makes 6 servings. 252 calories per serving.