Description
Kokkinisto is a hearty Greek beef stew infused with bold flavors of cinnamon, cloves, and red wine. Perfect comfort food served with mashed potatoes, orzo, or pasta.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ lb (750 g) stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 large carrot, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium leek, sliced
- 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 125 ml dry red wine
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
- ½ tsp sugar
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 ½ cups (800 ml) beef stock
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven. Brown beef for 7–8 minutes on all sides in batches. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook 7–8 minutes. Add leek and garlic; cook 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in tomato paste, thyme, and cloves. Add red wine and cook 2–3 minutes to evaporate alcohol.
- Add diced tomatoes, sugar, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and beef stock. Return beef to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and simmer 25 minutes until sauce thickens. Remove bay leaves and cinnamon stick, stir in parsley.
- Season to taste and serve with mashed potatoes, orzo, or pasta.
Notes
- Simmer gently to avoid overcooking the beef.
- Pair with creamy mashed potatoes for traditional Greek comfort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stew
- Cuisine: Greek