Greek Stew

A classic from the Canadian Living test kitchens! Instead of using stewing beef, I usually cut up a cross rib or blade roast.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 45 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3  lbs stewing beef
• 1 1⁄2 lbs small onion (about 7)
• 3  cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup  beef stock
• 1 (5 1/2ounce) can tomato paste
• 2  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2  teaspoons dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup  cold water
• 1  green pepper, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2  tablespoons  chopped freh parsley

Directions

1. Cut beef into 1 inch cubes, trimming off any fat& place in Dutch oven.
2. Cut onions lengthwise into wedges, leaving root end intact; add to pot along with garlic& tomatoes.
3. Combine next 6 ingredients in a small bowl& pour into pot.
4. Cover& cook in 350F oven until beef is tender, about 3 hours.
5. Whisk flour into water, then whisk 1/2 cup of the hot liquid from the Dutch oven into the flour mixture.
6. Stir the mixture back into the Dutch oven.
7. Add the green pepper& cook, covered, until thickened, about 15 minutes.
8. Serve, sprinkled with feta& parsley.