Description
Kokkinisto is a traditional Greek stew that offers a rich and hearty dining experience. This flavorful dish features tender beef or lamb cooked in a savory tomato-based sauce with a hint of cinnamon and oregano, creating a truly comforting meal that pairs perfectly with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Stew:
- 2 pounds beef chuck or lamb shoulder, cut into large chunks
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 1 stick celery, diced
Sauce:
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: Heat olive oil in a large pot, brown beef/lamb, set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, cook onion, garlic, carrots, and celery.
- Add Flavor: Stir in tomato paste, then deglaze with red wine.
- Cook the Stew: Add crushed tomatoes, broth, spices, and return meat to pot. Simmer for 2-2.5 hours.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in red wine vinegar, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Traditionally served with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
- Option to use lamb for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Stew
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
