Stefatho (Greek Beef Stew)

lilchihuahua13's Note:

This is my absolute favorite soup or stew ever! I got this recipe from my aunt and it is very simple. It is also very flexible, so some of the ingredients are often altered by preference and don't have a precise measurement. Some even add small potatoes to it. It is delicious with crispy bread dipped into it. *Note that seasoning measurements will most likely be changed to your preference- taste as you go!*

• Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 5

• 2 lbs lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 4 whole garlic cloves
• 1 yellow onion, medium chop
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 3/4 cup red wine
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons all purpose Greek seasoning

Directions:

1. Mix together the garlic salt, pepper, oregano, and Greek seasoning (this is very loose- you will most likely come up with your own variation.).
2. Cover the cut beef with the seasoning mixture.
3. Put the beef in an already-heated stew pot along with the garlic (whole and peeled cloves) and the onion.
4. Pour in the tomato sauce, the red wine vinegar, the red wine, and the water.
5. Mix and allow to come to a boil.
6. Cover and allow to simmer for 3 hours.
7. Serve with crusty bread.