Stifado

* Exported from MasterCook *

STIFADO

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Greek Main dish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 c Olive oil
1 1/2 lb Boneless beef chuck
- cut into 1-1/2" cubes
2 tb All-purpose flour
12 oz Small white boiling onions
- peeled
1 lb Tomatoes,peeled,seeded,chopd
3 Garlic cloves -- minced
2 1/2 tb Chopped fresh thyme -- -OR-
1 t -Dried thyme
2 1/2 tb Chopped fresh rosemary -OR-
1 t -Dried rosemary
2 1/2 tb Chopped fresh oregano -OR-
1 t -Dried oregano
1 Bay leaf -- crumbled
1 t Ground cumin
2 c Dry red wine
1/2 lb Feta cheese, crumbled
Salt & freshly ground pepper

Preheat over to 350 F. Heat oil in heavy 4- to
5-quart Dutch oven over medium high heat. Toss beef
with flour in large bowl. Add beef to pan in batches
and cook until brown, stirring occasionally, about 3
minutes per batch. Transfer browned beef to bowl.
Add onions to pan and cook until light brown, stirring
frequently, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic,
herbs and cumin to pan. Stir in wine and bring to a
boil. Cover and bake in oven until beef is tender,
about 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover
and refrigerate. Rewarm to 350 F oven before
continuing.) Stir feta into stew. Return to oven and
continue baking until cheese is heated through, about
10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.



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