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Greek Steffotto

SUBMITTED BY: PROFPAM

"I always make this in the fall. It makes the whole house smell wonderful as it cooks. The combination of cinnamon, brown sugar, and vinegar give this a great flavor. Serve it over rice or noodles."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 13 stars. This recipe average a 3.1 star rating.
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  3 Hrs 15 Min
READY IN  3 Hrs 20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 pounds lean beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 pound fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 cup wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Brown the chuck in a large pan.
  2. Add mushrooms and onions to meat, and cook until soft. Transfer to an oven proof pan.
  3. Mix together tomato paste, wine vinegar, and brown sugar. Pour this mixture over the meat and vegetables. Add cinnamon sticks, sprinkle of whole cloves, and salt and pepper to taste. Dilute with water to cover all.
  4. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for at least 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2003 by Holly K
I thought this recipe had a great, rich flavor with a bit of tang from the vinegar. I used a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by CHERREE
Great soup. I added brown and wild rice during the last hour to save time making rice. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by VHASELTON
Hmm, this did nothing for me. I consider myself a very adventurous eater but the flavors were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2006 by SMDAILEY
this was a wonderful and flavorful alternative to the norm beef stew....the whole family... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2004 by TPFEISEL
Absolutely wonderful. Was looking for a different kind of Greek dish when I found this. Very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2004 by JOHNDG43
Very interesting, will try this tomorrow. The brown sugar is a new one on me. The recipe is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by KELLIBO
This is so good - I think it tastes like a barbecue stew. It really did make the house smell... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MCCOOKIN
I made this on a chilly day and it was delicious. It was even better the next day. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2006 by main
I thought this was good but my husband didn't really like the clover and cinnamon flavour of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2006 by pammieo
When I make this, my kids go nuts... they know it's coming because it does make the house... MORE

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