Greek Kokkinisto with Beef and Tomato Sauce
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
For the Sauce
For the Seasonings
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
Greek Kokkinisto with Beef and Tomato Sauce
Greek Kokkinisto with Beef and Tomato Sauce
Plating & Serving
Serve the Kokkinisto over a bed of orzo or accompanied by crusty bread, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.