Vodino Stifado (Greek Beef Stew with Tiny Onions)
A classic Greek stew
Servings: 5 to 6
Ingredients
- 2.2 lb chuck or shin of beef
- 3-4 Tbsp flour
- salt, pepper (for adding to the flour)
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup red wine
- 2 cloves garlic
- bay leaves
- 3 cups hot water
- 2.2 lb tiny onions* (white onions or equivalent)
Seasonings
- 2-3 pieces cinnamon bark
- 2-3 cloves
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup hot water
Instructions
- Cut the meat into large cubes. Mix the salt and pepper with the flour, and dredge the meat in it.
- Heat the oil, sauté the meat, and add the wine. Add the garlic, bayleaves, and 3 cups of hot water. Cover the pot and let the meat simmer until it is tender.
- Peel the onions and cut a small cross in the root end of each one. Add the onions, cinnamon, and cloves, along with the tomato paste mixed with ½ cup hot water, to the pot.
- Continue cooking for an hour longer.
Notes
*The onions may be sautéed in butter before being added to the meat.
