CARAMELIZED COLA ROAST

1 (3-pound) very lean beef bottom round roast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup diet cola
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Coat a roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray and place the roast in the pan. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.

In a small bowl, combine the diet cola, chili sauce and Worcestershire sauce; pour over roast.

Cover with aluminum foil and roast for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until tender.

Slice and serve topped with the sauce from the pan.

Makes 9 servings, each 2 to 3 slices

Nutrition information per serving: 234 calories, 8 grams total fat (2.8 grams saturated fat), 4 grams carbohydrates, 108 milligrams cholesterol, 376 milligrams sodium, 35 grams protein, zero fiber, 2 grams sugars.

Diabetic exchanges: 4 lean meat.

Source: Mr. Food's Quick and Easy Diabetic Cooking