Stefado Greek Beef Stew With Small Onions

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Stefado is a delicious greek beef stew made with small onions, tomato paste, red wine and spices (typically bay leaf and cinnamon). It's super-easy and is scrumptious over rice or a heap of mashed potatoes.

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Steps

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Brown beef cubs in olive oil in a large dutch oven.

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Remove and set aside.

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Mix sugar into the drippings and add the onions , cooking until golden.

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Return beef to the pot.

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Mix in tomato paste , wine , wine vinegar , garlic , dill seed and rosemary.

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Place cinnamon and bay leaf in a spice bag of cheesecloth.

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Cover and simmer for 2 to 3 hours or until tender.

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Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Alternatively , you can bake this at 275 degrees f in your oven.

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Adjust times accordingly , if needed.

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Ingredients

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chuck roast, olive oil, white sugar, white pearl onions, tomato paste, red wine, red wine vinegar, garlic, dill seed, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, dried rosemary, salt and pepper