Greek Beef Stifado

Slow-braised beef with pearl onions, tomato, cinnamon, and red wine.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds beef chuck
• 1 pound pearl onions
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Directions

1. Brown beef in olive oil.
2. Brown pearl onions lightly.
3. Add wine, tomatoes, cinnamon, bay leaves, vinegar, beef, and onions.
4. Cover and simmer gently about 2 1/2 hours until tender.