Greek Beef Stew(Serves 6) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 stick butter, unsalted
3 lb. beef chuck, cut up
1 c. red wine (dry)
1 c. beef broth
6 oz. tomato paste (canned)
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. light brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cumin, ground
1 tsp. garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. allspice (ground)
1 bay leaf
18 small white onions
1/2 lb. mushrooms, quartered
3 Tbsp. butter (unsalted)

Preparation

Blanch onions in boiling water for 1 minute.
Drain and peel. In a kettle melt the 1/2 stick of butter over moderate heat.
Add the beef, and toss to coat it with the butter.
Do not let it brown.