Stuffed Beef Roll-Ups

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.