Stifatho: Greek Beef & Onion Stew

Ingredients

• 3 lbs lean beef, cut into chunks
• 2 lbs white onions, quartered and sliced in half
• 1 3/4 lbs large potatoes, sliced into 3/4 inch rounds and quartered
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 4 ounces red wine vinegar
• 10 garlic cloves, pressed
• 2 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• 3/4 tablespoon fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon salt
• water (enough to cover contents of pot plus 1 1/2 inches)

Directions

1. 1

   In a stew pot, lightly brown the meat in olive oil.

2. 2

   Add remaining ingredients and enough water to cover plus 1 1/2 inches. Stir ingredients together.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil and immediately reduce heat to low until gently simmering. Cover and simmer for 3-4 hours without stirring, until only a sauce remains.