Greek Steffotto

I always make this in the fall. It makes the whole house smell wonderful as it cooks. The combination of cinnamon, brown sugar, and vinegar give this a great flavor. Serve it over rice or noodles.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 474 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound fresh mushrooms
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• ½ cup chopped onions
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 pounds lean beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 cup wine vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Brown the chuck in a large pan.

Step 2

Add mushrooms and onions to meat, and cook until soft. Transfer to an oven proof pan.

Step 3

Mix together tomato paste, wine vinegar, and brown sugar. Pour this mixture over the meat and vegetables. Add cinnamon sticks, sprinkle of whole cloves, and salt and pepper to taste. Dilute with water to cover all.

Step 4

Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for at least 2 to 2 1/2 hours.