Stifatho: Greek Beef & Onion Stew

• 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)

1. In a stew pot, lightly brown the meat in olive oil.
2. Add remaining ingredients and enough water to cover plus 1 1/2 inches. Stir ingredients together.
3. 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.

lean beef, white onions, potatoes, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, tomato paste, bay leaves, fresh rosemary, salt, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/stifatho-greek-beef-onion-stew-321759 (may not work)