1 1/2 lb. boneless lean beef for stew, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 Tbsp. reduced calorie margarine
1 c. sliced onion
2 c. water
1/2 c. tomato paste
2 Tbsp. raisins
2 Tbsp. wine vinegar
2 tsp. red wine
1 tsp. honey
1 garlic clove
1 bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 tsp. each: ground cloves and ground cumin
1/2 tsp. salt

Broil beef on rack about 20 minutes or until rare, turning once. Melt margarine in medium saucepan. Add onion and beef; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Cover and simmer 2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove garlic, bay leaf and cinnamon stick before serving. May be thickened with flour. Makes 4 servings.

Note: If you only need 2 servings, freeze the other 2 for a quick, tasty midday or evening meal.