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Greek Beef Stew

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
180 min
TOTAL TIME
200 min
SERVINGS
18 servings
Dinner Greek
Greek Beef Stew
Ingredients
  • 6 pounds chuck roast, cut into large chunks
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 6 pounds small white onions, cleaned and scored
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon whole pickling spices
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1
In a large cooking vessel, sear the beef in oil until it reaches a rich brown color. Take the beef out of the pot and set it aside for now. Next, combine sugar with the remaining oil in the pan, then add sliced onions and cook until they turn a deep golden hue. Remove the cooked onions from the pan.
2
Now, return the beef to the pot and place it on top of a layer of onions. In a small bowl, whisk together the tomato paste, red wine, and white wine vinegar until well combined. Pour this mixture into the saucepan with the beef and onions.
3
To add depth to the dish, place a few cloves of garlic, some pickling spices, a bay leaf, cinnamon sticks, and sprigs of rosemary in a small muslin bag. Add this spice bag to the pan with the beef and onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the pot, then let it simmer over low heat for 2 to 3 hours, adding more liquid as needed to maintain the desired consistency.