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2 medium onions, peeled, quarters, and thinly sliced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 ribs of celery, cut into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces
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1 carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
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2 low-sodium canned tomatoes, coarsely chopped
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1 6-ounce (180 g) sweet potato, peeled and cut into small cubes
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1 3/4 cups (420 ml) fat-free low-sodium canned beef broth
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1/4 cup (60 ml) dry red wine or additional beef broth
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1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cumin
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1 pound top round steak, grilled and cut into bite-size pieces
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1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and blanched for 2 minutes
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salt (optional) and freshly ground pepper
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1/3 cup (80 ml) chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley
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Coconut Rice:
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1 teaspoon (5 ml) crushed dried oregano
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1 cup (150 g) raw brown basmatti rice
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2 cups (480 ml) fat-free low-sodium canned chicken broth
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1 teaspoon (4 g) reduced-fat margarine
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2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsweetened coconut
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2 scallions, white part and 1 inch (2.5 cm) green, minced
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salt (optional) and freshly ground pepper to taste
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