So we're not going to a Greek Island in the year of covid continuation, so as compensation, we are eating lots of Greek type food in English sunshine. This is a favourite of B's which he has found a recipe for - it's easy, very tasty and all you need to add is some Greek style Lemon Potatoes and a Greek salad to start or on the side. If you are reducing your meat consumption, as we are, this is a good way to enjoy it occassionally. Happy Days.
Stifado
4 generous portions
Beef - brasing steak or skirt, in failry large pieces - 750g
Marinade:
2-3 sprigs rosemary, 2-3 bay leaves, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2-3 cloves garlic crushed, 3-4 cloves, 1-2 cinammon sticks mixed into 125 ml red wine
Marinade the beef overnight or for as long as you have. Before cooking, drain off the marinade.
500g shallots
6tbspns olive oil
400g chopped tomatoes
2 tbspns tomato puree
Beef stock - 1 cube or pot
Cook the shallots in 2 tbspns oil first 7-10 mins. Take out and use 2 tbspns oil to sear half of the meat , take out and repeat with the rest. Add the rest of the ingredients except for the shallots, plus the marinade and 100g of water.
Simmer for one hour.
Add the shallots and simmer for another hour or unitl the meat is tender. Taste for seasoning and serve under a blue sky.
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