Greek Kokkinisto with Beef and Tomato Sauce

Name: Greek Kokkinisto with Beef and Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Chuck roast; Olive oil; Salt and pepper; Onion; Garlic; Tomato puree; Red wine; Bay leaves; Cinnamon stick; Ground allspice; Sugar; Tomato paste; Beef stock; Ground cinnamon; Ground nutmeg; Dried oregano; Fresh parsley

Traditional Greek Beef Stew

A savory, aromatic beef stew simmered to perfection in a rich tomato sauce infused with Greek spices.

3 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Beef

Chuck roast

2 lbs, cut into 2-inch cubes

Olive oil

2 tbsp

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Sauce

Onion

1 large, finely chopped

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Tomato puree

2 cups

Red wine

1 cup

Bay leaves

Cinnamon stick

Ground allspice

1 tsp

Sugar

1 tsp

Tomato paste

2 tbsp

Beef stock

2 cups

For the Seasonings

Ground cinnamon

1 tsp

Ground nutmeg

1 tsp

Dried oregano

1/2 tsp

Fresh parsley

for garnish

Preparation

Marinating the Beef

Coat beef

In a large bowl, coat the beef cubes with olive oil.

Season beef

Season generously with salt, pepper, and the ground cinnamon.

Marinate

Let marinate for 30 minutes to an hour in the fridge.

Preparing the Sauce Base

Heat oil

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Cook onions

Add chopped onions and cook until translucent.

Add garlic

Stir in the minced garlic, cooking for another minute until fragrant.

⚠️ Avoid burning the garlic to prevent a bitter taste. 💡 Use a high-quality red wine to enhance the sauce's depth.

Cooking Process

Browning the Beef

Sear beef cubes in batches until browned on all sides; set aside.

Building the Sauce

Add tomato paste to the onion-garlic mix and cook for 2 minutes. Deglaze with red wine, ensuring to scrape any fond from the bottom.

Simmering the Stew

Return beef to the pot, add tomato puree, beef stock, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, allspice, sugar, and oregano. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer.

Plating & Serving