Greek Steffotto

Cinco de Mayo - Soup, Stew and Chili

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.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 3hrs15 mins

Total: 3hrs20 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Greek Steffotto

Ingredients

2 pounds lean beef chuck

trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes

1 pound fresh mushrooms

½ cup chopped onions

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

1 cup wine vinegar

½ cup packed brown sugar

2 cinnamon sticks

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

salt to taste

ground black pepper to taste

Mexican White Cheese DipSauce

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Brown the chuck in a large pan.

Step 2

Add mushrooms and onions to meat and cook until soft. Transfer to an oven proof pan.

Step 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.

Step 4

Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for at least 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

Nutritional Information

Greek Steffotto

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 474.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 29.9g 60%

Carbohydrates: 28.2g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 2.7g 11%

Sugars: 23.1g

Fat: 27.5g 42%

Saturated Fat: 11g 55%

Cholesterol: 107.4mg 36%

Vitamin A Iu: 436IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.4mg 96%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 44%

Vitamin C: 9.1mg 15%

Folate: 25.9mcg 7%

Calcium: 59.4mg 6%

Iron: 4.9mg 27%

Magnesium: 48.3mg 17%

Potassium: 990.1mg 28%

Sodium: 340.7mg 14%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 27%

Calories From Fat: 247.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.