Greek Stifado Recipe

• 2 lb Beef (cut into cubes)
• 2 lb Shallots (chopped)
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
• 1 cup Olive Oil
• 1 medium White Onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic (chopped)
• Salt (to taste)
• 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 4 medium Tomatoes (peeled & grated)
• 1/2 cup hot Water
• 1 cup Red Wine

• Heat olive oil and fry bay leaf and cinnamon stick.
• Add onions, shallots, and garlic. Fry for a while.
• Add meat pieces and cook until brown.
• Add the remaining ingredients and cover. Cook till the meat turns very tender and bones can be removed easily.
• Serve hot with rice.