One-pot beef stifado
Ideal for freezing, the flavours of this Greek-style stew only intensify when made ahead. Then, if you’re doing some casual entertainingoverthe holidays, all you’ll need to do is reheat it.
SERVES 6 PREP 40 mins COOK 2 hrs 30 mins EASY
3 tbsp olive oil 1kg stewing beef, cut into large chunks (chuck or shin works well)
600g baby onions or small shallots (see tip, above) pinch of golden caster sugar
4 garlic cloves, chopped
4 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick pinch each of ground allspice and ground cloves
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp tomato purée
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
150ml red wine
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