Kokkinisto Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 - 1 1/2 lb boneless beef cube, for stew (preferably chuck)
1 onion, chopped
3 -5 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 bunch parsley, chopped
3 -4 whole cloves
3 -4 dashes cinnamon
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
water
salt
pepper

Preparation

Heat oil in a large pot on medium high heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides and season with salt.
Add the onion, garlic, and parsley to the beef and saute until onions turn translucent.
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook till they release some juice for a minute or two.
Add the cloves and cinnamon and stir.
Add the two cans of tomato sauce.
Then take one of the emptied cans and fill it with water. Add two can-fulls of water.
Taste and season if necessary.
Bring to a boil and then reduce to low heat and cover. Let it simmer for 2 and a half hours or until meat is tender and sauce has thickened.
Serve with thin spaghetti or egg noodles and top with grated cheese.