3 lbs. lean boneless beef round, trimmed fat
1 1/4 c. fat-skimmed, undiluted beef broth (canned or homemade)
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/2 c. dry red wine
1 carrot, shredded
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp. chopped fresh (or 1 tsp. dried) sage leaves
2 tsp. fresh (or 1/2 tsp. dried) thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
Optional: Salt and pepper to taste

Brown meat under broiler or in a very hot oven. Meanwhile, stir remaining ingredients together; pour over meat in heavy Dutch oven. Cover and simmer on top of the range, or cook in a 300 degree oven about 2 or 3 hours, or until meat is very tender and sauce is reduced. Baste occasionally, adding water, if needed. Remove bay leaf from the sauce; skim fat if any. Slice meat very thinly and serve with sauce. Makes 10 servings. Only 210 calories each.