Lisa UK posted 07-05-99
Greek Beef with Cinnamon and Onions
2 lb. stewing steak, cubed (or whatever steak you have)
1 1/2 lb. medium onions finely chopped
or
1 1/2 lb. of button onions peeled and left whole
5 tbs. olive oil
2 cloves chopped garlic
salt and pepper
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tbs. chopped parsley
1-2 tsp. ground cinnamon (add more if you wish)
red wine
Fry all the onions except one cup in 4 tablespoons of the olive oil.
Fry them until they are browned. Remove from the pan. Add the last bit of oil and fry the meat until it changes colour.
Add the reserved cup of onion and the garlic. Add in the bay leaves, pepper, salt, oregano, cinnamon and parsley. Mix well and add enough red wine to cover the meat.
Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. After that, add in the fried onions and then simmer for another half an hour.
If using the whole onions add them and simmer for 3/4 of an hour to give them a chance to cook through.