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Stefado (Greek-Style Oven Beef Stew)

Yields:4 servings
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Recipe Cooking TimePreparation30 minutes
Cooking2 hours
Ready In4 hours
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Ingredients

15 ounces beef chuck steak boneless
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups water
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 inchs cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup pearl onions parboiled
2 ounces feta cheese crumbled

Directions

On rack in broiling pan broil chuck, turning once, until rare, about 5 minutes on each side; cut into 1-inch cubes.

In 10-inch skillet heat oil over medium-high heat; add chuck and sauté for 5 minutes.

Transfer meat with slotted spoon to a 1 1/2-quart casserole, reserving the pan drippings.

Preheat oven to 350F.

In same skillet stir water, tomato paste, vinegar, and seasonings into pan drippings; bring to a boil, stirring to scrape up any browned particles.

Pour over meat in the casserole; cover and bake for 1 1/2 hours.

Add onions, cover, and bake until meat is tender, about 30 minutes longer.

Remove and discard cinnamon stick.

Top with feta cheese and bake, uncovered, until cheese is softened and heated through, about 5 minutes.

Makes 4 servings.

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*****

Tuscan Bread

I can't thank you enough! This is such an easy recipe. However, I think a pinch of salt might inhance the flavor a bit.

 
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