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Vodino Stifado (Greek Beef Stew with Tiny Onions)

A classic Greek stew
Servings: 5 to 6
Author: From "Traditional Recipes: Greek Cookery

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.