Description
Kokkinisto is a traditional Greek stew that offers a rich and hearty meal experience. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish combines tender beef chuck or lamb with a flavorful tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic spices. A true taste of Greece in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the stew:
- 2 lbs beef chuck or lamb, cut into large cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
For garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the stew: In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches on all sides. Set aside. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic. Stir in tomato paste and cook briefly. Deglaze with wine, then add crushed tomatoes, broth, spices, and seasonings. Return beef to pot and bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until meat is tender and sauce thickens. Remove bay leaf and cinnamon stick before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Serve Kokkinisto over mashed potatoes, rice, or traditional Greek pasta like hilopites.
- Pair with crusty bread or a side Greek salad for a complete meal experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop (Stewing)
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
