Stifado

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Title: Stifado
Categories: Ethnic, Beef
Yield: 4 servings

1/4 c Olive oil 2 1/2 tb Chopped fresh thyme *
1 1/2 lb Boneless beef chuck 2 1/2 tb Chopped fresh rosemary *
- cut into 1-1/2" cubes 2 1/2 tb Chopped fresh oregano *
2 tb All-purpose flour 1 Bay leaf; crumbled
12 oz Sm. white boiling onions 1 ts Ground cumin
- Peeled 2 c Dry red wine
1 lb Tomatoes,peeled,seeded,chopd 1/2 lb Feta cheese, crumbled
3 Garlic cloves; minced Salt & freshly
ground pepper

* 1 teaspoon dried herbs may be used instead of fresh.

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.

Source: (Takis Taverna, Corfu) "Bon Appetit" February 1990.

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