Portuguese Beef and Onions

1 pound beef strip loin
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
3 onions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
pinch salt
pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

In nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Saute beef slices for 2 minutes. Add onion slices, garlic, tomatoes, parsley and bay leaf. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Heat to simmering. Cover and cook for 30 minutes. When too much liquid from the tomatoes builds up, remove the lid and allow it to evaporate. Garnish with cilantro. Serves 6.

Exchanges Per Serving
1 Vegetable, 2 Meat, Lean

Nutrition Information
Amount per serving
Calories 156, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Mono unsaturated 41 mg, Sodium 61 mg, Total Carbohydrate 7 g, Dietary Fiber g, Protein 17 g