Greek beef kokkinisto with cinnamon and tomato
Beef braised in tomato, red wine and cinnamon until spoon tender. A Greek Sunday classic.
- Time2 hr 30
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.85 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat half the oil in a heavy casserole over a high heat. Brown the beef in two batches for 4 minutes each. Set aside.
8 min - 2
Add the rest of the oil and the onions and cook for 8 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and tomato purée and stir for 1 minute.
9 min - 3
Pour in the wine and bubble for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, stock cube dissolved in the boiling water, cinnamon, cloves, bay and oregano. Return the beef.
- 4
Bring to a simmer, cover and cook very gently for 1 hour 30 minutes.
90 min - 5
Add the potatoes, cover and cook for 30 minutes more, until the potatoes are tender and the sauce is thick and glossy.
30 min - 6
Take out the cinnamon, cloves and bay. Season with black pepper and serve in wide bowls.
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