World Cuisines: Kokkinisto (Greece)

Ingredients:

700 grams of veal

2 small onions, finely chopped

2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped

1/2 cup of olive oil

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 bay leaves

3 - 4 allspice berries

10 black peppercorns

1 cinnamon stick

1 can (500 grams of peeled whole tomatoes with juice)

1/2 cup of red dry wine (optional)

water (or more if it boils off)

pasta (spaghetti or any you like)

Directions:

Wash meat and cut into 1 1/2 cm thick slices and pat dry. Heat olive oil in sauteing pan and saute meat on both sides. Add onions and garlic and saute, then add wine. Add all spices, salt, bay leaves and tomatoes, as well as 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the meat is soft and the sauce is reduced and thickened.
I also make kokkinisto in a slow cooker. I think it is an easier option for long cooking. I cook it on high for 5-6 hours. 

In a separate sauce pan heat water and add some salt and boil pasta according to package instructions. Drain water. Serve pasta with the sauce.

Makes 4 servings. 

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