Printable recipe: https://www.dimitrasdishes.com/pastitsada-from-corfu-beef-stew-with-pasta/Ingredients2 pounds boneless beef cubes1 pound pastitsio noodles (bucatini)1/3 cup olive oil2 onions, finely chopped3-4 garlic cloves, grated1 (16 oz) can tomatoes, pureed1 cup of water1/4 teaspoon (or more) crushed red pepper flakes1 Bay leaf1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)2-3 whole clovessalt and black pepper to tasteGrated Parmesan cheese or kefalograviera, grated1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsleyInstructionsHeat the olive oil in a pot. Brown the beef in a few batches for 3-4 minutes. Set aside in a plate/bowl.Add the onions to the pot and cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes.Add the garlic and warm through for a few seconds.Add the beef cubes back to the pot with the remaining ingredients except for the parsley and cheese.Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium. Cover the pot and cook until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened. About 1 and 1/2-2 hours. Stir the stew often and add more water if it thickens too much before the beef is ready.Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.Cook the pasta according to the package instructions and drain. Toss with butter.Garnish with parsley and serve over pasta. Top with plenty of grated cheese. Enjoy!NotesMake-Ahead Instructions: The beef stew keeps fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-6 days. You may also freeze it for up to 2-3 months. When you're ready to serve it, that it overnight in the refrigerator and warm it through in a pot with a cup of water. taste and adjust the seasonings and garnish with some fresh parsley.Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dimitrasdishes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dimitras.dishes/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dimitrasdis0637/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DimitrasDishes Here are links to some of my favorite cooking tools. The links take you to Amazon where I'm proud to be an affiliate partner :) My cutting board: http://amzn.to/2e2p8ED Kitchen Aid Mixer: http://amzn.to/2dQXU0b Food Processor: http://amzn.to/2eXcvZd Microplane: http://amzn.to/2eL2vTo Madeleine Pan: http://amzn.to/2dQU1sm Cheesecake Pan: http://amzn.to/2eXaGeQ Vitamix Blender: http://amzn.to/2eXcvbH Nonstick pan: http://amzn.to/2eL804t Cast iron pan: http://amzn.to/2dQYfjs Pastry Bag: http://amzn.to/2e2v0xD Half sheet baking pans: http://amzn.to/2fcv7cD Thanks for watching! I'd love to see your recreations of these dishes so please share pics with me on social media :) Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and spread the word so that we can make the world more delicious!
