Beef Stifado

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Brown beef in oil in a heavy pot in batches and set aside.

2. 02

   Step 2

   Brown small onions gently for 8 minutes. Add garlic for 1 minute.

3. 03

   Step 3

   Return beef and add wine, vinegar, tomatoes, stock, cinnamon, allspice, bay and salt.

4. 04

   Step 4

   Cover and simmer very gently for 2 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water if needed.

5. 05

   Step 5

   When beef is fork-tender, remove whole spices and simmer uncovered briefly if sauce needs thickening.