Beef Stew with Cinnamon and Tiny Onions
"A small amount of ground cinnamon and a splash of vinegar add an elusive flavor to this Greek-style beef stew. It looks and tastes familiar but is just different enough to make it special. For a lighter alternative to potatoes mashed with butter, I serve the stew with cauliflower and potatoes mashed with extra-virgin olive oil...."
INGREDIENTS
•
3 tablespoons olive oil
•
1/2 cup dry red wine
•
3 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 2-inch pieces
•
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
•
Salt and freshly ground pepper
•
1 (28-ounce) can tomato puree
•
1 large onion, chopped
•
1 bay leaf
•
2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
•
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
•
24 pearl onions, trimmed, or frozen pearl onions, thawed
Comments & Reviews
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes