Sofrito Beef (Traditional Greek recipe from Corfu)

Ingredients

• 1 kg beef, sliced into 0.5 cm thick pieces
• Flour for dusting
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4-5 tablespoons olive oil
• Half a bunch of parsley, finely chopped
• 5-6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• Oregano
• 100 g white wine
• 50 g white vinegar
• 200 g water or beef broth
• Salt
• Pepper
• Whole peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika

Instructions

1. Rinse the beef and pat it dry.
2. Sprinkle the beef with salt, pepper, and flour.
3. In a large pan, heat the olive oil and butter, then sauté the beef on both sides until it browns.
4. Transfer the beef to a low, wide pot. Sprinkle with parsley, garlic, paprika, oregano, and peppercorns, then pour over the wine, vinegar, and water.
5. Cook for about 60-80 minutes until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.
6. If needed, add a bit more water while simmering.

Enjoy your flavorful Greek-style sofrito beef!