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Greek Kokkinisto with Beef and Tomato Sauce

Name: Greek Kokkinisto with Beef and Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 280 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Chuck roast, 2 lbs, cut into 2-inch cubes; Olive oil, 2 tbsp; Salt and pepper, to taste; Onion, 1 large, finely chopped; Garlic, 4 cloves, minced; Tomato puree, 2 cups; Red wine, 1 cup; Bay leaves, 2; Cinnamon stick, 1; Ground allspice, 1 tsp; Sugar, 1 tsp; Tomato paste, 2 tbsp; Beef stock, 2 cups; Ground cinnamon, 1 tsp; Ground nutmeg, 1 tsp; Dried oregano, 1/2 tsp; Fresh parsley, for garnish

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

4.2(479 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 6, 2025

Greek Kokkinisto with Beef and Tomato Sauce — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h 10 min

Cook

3 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Beef

For the Sauce

For the Seasonings

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 647 kcal
Protein: 57.8 g
Carbs: 20 g
Fat: 35.8 g
Fiber: 4 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2586 kcal
Protein: 231 g
Carbs: 80 g
Fat: 143 g
Fiber: 16 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Chuck roast 2 lbs, cut into 2-inch cubes	1824	216	0	112	0
Olive oil 2 tbsp	239	0	0	27	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Onion 1 large, finely chopped	44	1	10	0	2
Garlic 4 cloves, minced	18	1	4	0	0
Tomato puree 2 cups	164	8	36	2	8
Red wine 1 cup	188	0	8	0	0
Bay leaves 2	0	0	1	0	0
Cinnamon stick 1	6	0	2	0	1
Ground allspice 1 tsp	4	0	1	0	1
Sugar 1 tsp	16	0	4	0	0
Tomato paste 2 tbsp	30	1	7	0	2
Beef stock 2 cups	30	4	3	1	0
Ground cinnamon 1 tsp	6	0	2	0	1
Ground nutmeg 1 tsp	12	0	1	1	1
Dried oregano 1/2 tsp	3	0	1	0	0
Fresh parsley for garnish	2	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Beef

1
Coat beef
In a large bowl, coat the beef cubes with olive oil.
2
Season beef
Season generously with salt, pepper, and the ground cinnamon.
3
Marinate
Let marinate for 30 minutes to an hour in the fridge.

Preparing the Sauce Base

1
Heat oil
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Cook onions
Add chopped onions and cook until translucent.
3
Add garlic
Stir in the minced garlic, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Tip: ⚠️ Avoid burning the garlic to prevent a bitter taste. 💡 Use a high-quality red wine to enhance the sauce's depth.

How to Make Greek Kokkinisto with Beef and Tomato Sauce

Total time: 4 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Browning the Beef
Sear beef cubes in batches until browned on all sides; set aside.
2
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.
3
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.