Spoon Simple
Pastitsado
Corfu's slow-braised beef or rooster in a rich tomato and spice sauce served over pasta. Venetian influence meets Greek island cooking.
Prep 20 min
Cook 2h 30m
Total 2h 50m
Serves 6
Dinner·Greek·Hard
Ingredients
Step 1 — Stew
- 2 lbs beef chuck (cubed)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 onions (sliced)
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Bay leaves
- Salt
Step 2 — Serve
- 1 lb thick pasta (hilopites or penne)
- Grated kefalotyri or Parmesan
Instructions
- 1
Brown and braise
Brown beef in oil. Sauté onions and garlic. Add paste, wine, broth, and spices. Simmer covered 2 hours until tender.
- 2
Cook pasta
Boil pasta until al dente.
- 3
Serve
Serve meat and sauce over pasta with grated cheese.
Nutrition per serving: 520 cal · 38g protein · 42g carbs · 22g fat · 3g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
