Main Course
Sofrito from Corfu (Greek Beef in Garlic and Vinegar Sauce)
- Total timeTotal
- 1 hr 20′
- ServingsServings
- 4-6
Sofrito is the signature dish of Corfu, with roots in the island's Venetian past: thin slices of beef, lightly floured and seared, then simmered in white wine, vinegar, garlic and parsley. If you find a good cut of organic beef, it's worth making this traditional and very tasty recipe.
Sofrito is the signature dish of Corfu, with roots in the island's Venetian past: thin slices of beef, lightly floured and seared, then simmered in white wine, vinegar, garlic and parsley. If you find a good cut of organic beef, it's worth making this traditional and very tasty recipe.
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The recipe
Sofrito from Corfu Recipe
Total time 1 hr 20′ · 4-6 servings
Ingredients
Method
- Cut the beef into small pieces or thin slices and toss it in a bowl with the flour.
- Heat half of the oil in a nonstick frying pan or a wide pot and sear half of the meat over high heat for a few minutes.
- TipDon’t add all the meat at once, so the pan stays hot.
- Take out the meat, add the rest of the oil and, once hot, repeat with the remaining beef.
- Return all the beef to the pot with the garlic and stir for a few minutes.
- Deglaze with the wine and vinegar, and after 1–2 minutes lower the heat.
- Add the chopped parsley, the stock, salt and pepper.
- Simmer over low heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on how you cut the meat.
- Serve with rice or, the traditional way, with fresh homemade fries.
