*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *
 
                              Greek Beef Stew
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Beef                             Stews
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    2      cups          Water
    2      tablespoons   Quick cook tapioca
    1 1/2  pounds        Beef stew meat -- 1″ cubes
    3      tablespoons   Cooking oil
    2      medium        Onions -- quartered
    8      ounces        Tomato sauce
      1/3  cup           Dry red wine
    1      tablespoon    Brown sugar
    1 1/2  teaspoons     Garlic salt
      1/4  teaspoon      Ground cinnamon
    1                    Bay leaf
    1      cup           Feta cheese -- crumbled
      1/2  cup           Walnut halves
 
 In a bowl, combine the water and tapioca; let stand at least 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a 4 quart Dutch oven, brown the meat cubes in hot oil; drain off
fat. Stir in the tapioca mixture, onions, tomato sauce, wine, brown sugar, garlic
salt, cinnamon and bay leaf. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer over
low heat for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender.
 Remove bay leaf before serving. Ladle stew into serving bowls. Top each serving
with some feta cheese and walnut halves.
 
  SOURCE: Better Homes & Gardens Quick & Easy Cookbook.
 
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