Stifatho: Greek Beef & Onion Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lbs lean beef, cut into chunks
2 lbs white onions, quartered and sliced in half
1 3/4 lbs large potatoes, sliced into 3/4 inch rounds and quartered
3/4 cup olive oil
4 ounces red wine vinegar
10 garlic cloves, pressed
2 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 bay leaves
3/4 tablespoon fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon salt
water (enough to cover contents of pot plus 1 1/2 inches)

Preparation

In a stew pot, lightly brown the meat in olive oil.
Add remaining ingredients and enough water to cover plus 1 1/2 inches. Stir ingredients together.
Bring to a boil and immediately reduce heat to low until gently simmering. Cover and simmer for 3-4 hours without stirring, until only a sauce remains.