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Stefado (Greek-Style Oven Beef Stew)

Stefado (Greek-Style Oven Beef Stew) is a soup recipe made with Olive Oil, Water, Tomato Paste, Red Wine Vinegar, and Salt. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 2 tsp
• 2 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 1 cup
• 2 oz

Method (preview)

1. 1

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

2. 2

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

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 350F.

5. 5

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

6. 6

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

7. 7

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

8. 8

   Remove and discard cinnamon stick.

9. 9

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