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.