Beef With Oregano Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 4 x strips bacon
• 2 lb boneless beef round steak, cut in 10 to 12 pcs
• 2 x onions, quartered
• 2 Tbsp. finely minced oregano
• 2 Tbsp. finely minced parsley
• 1 x bay leaf
• 1 lrg garlic clove, crushed
• 1/2 c. red wine
• 1/3 c. water
• 1 c. minced green olives
• 2 Tbsp. fresh bread crumbs Grated peel 1 lemon Salt to taste Pepper to taste Oregano sprigs Fresh bread Green salad

1. In a flameproof casserole large sufficient to place beef in 1 layer, heat oil.
2. Add in bacon and saute/fry till crisp; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
3. Add in beef and cook till proportionately browned.
4. Add in onions and toss in oil for 1 minute.
5. Add in 1/2 of oregano and parsley, bay leaf, garlic, wine and water.
6. Cover and simmer 2 hrs.
7. Add in bacon and olives and continue cooking 45 min-the stew should be fairly liquid.
8. Mix together bread crumbs, lemon peel and remaining herbs and add in to stew.
9. Cook, uncovered, 10 to 15 min more.
10. Season with salt and pepper.
11. Throw away bay leaf.
12. Garnish with oregano sprigs and serve with fresh bread and green salad.
13. Variation: Thyme can be added to this casserole for a stronger, more aromatic flavor.
14. Substitute 1 Tbsp.
15. finely minced thyme for 1/2 of oregano.
16. Makes 4 servings

extra virgin olive oil, bacon, steak, onions, oregano, parsley, bay leaf, garlic, red wine, water, green olives, bread crumbs

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/beef-with-oregano-82754 (may not work)