Stifado (Spiced Braised Beef & Onions)

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 lbs beef, cut in 1 inch cubes
• 4 cups beef broth (can use water)
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 cinnamon stick (4-inch)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 2 lbs white pearl onions
• 1/4 lb feta cheese, cut in 1/2-inch cubes

1. Heat oil in a heavy frying pan over moderate heat until smoking.
2. Pat beef cubes completely dry with paper towels before browning quickly in hot oil; brown 3 or 4 batches, turning frequently with slotted spoon and regulating heat so meat browns a deep color without burning.
3. Transfer beef to a heavy 6-quart casserole.
4. Add water, tomato paste, vinegar, cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper to pan drippings in beefs original skillet; bring to a boil.
5. Meanwhile, scrape brown particles clinging to the bottom and sides of pan; pour scrapings over meat in casserole.
6. Bring meat and liquid to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover casserole tightly and simmer 1 1/4 hours.
7. Meanwhile, peel onions and add to casserole at the end of 1 1/4 hours; cover and cook 30 minutes longer, or until beef and onions are tender.
8. Stir in cheese; simmer, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes, or until cheese softens and is heated through.
9. Taste to correct seasonings. Serve directly from casserole.

olive oil, beef, beef broth, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, cumin, cinnamon, salt, fresh ground black pepper, white pearl onions, feta cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/stifado-spiced-braised-beef-onions-423838 (may not work)