Greek Kokkinisto with Beef and Tomato Sauce
A savory, aromatic beef stew simmered to perfection in a rich tomato sauce infused with Greek spices.
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.
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