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Kokkinisto recipe: make it at home

Kokkinisto literally means “cooked red”. The meat is stewed slowly in a rich tomato sauce with herbs and spices. It is one of the best-loved home-cooked dishes in Greece.

◷ Total time
2 hours 50 min
⌁ Prep
20 min
♨ Method
2 hours 30 min
♙ Servings
4–6 servings
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Kokkinisto, authentic Greek recipe Truly Greek

About this dish

What is Kokkinisto?

Kokkinisto literally means “cooked red”. The meat is stewed slowly in a rich tomato sauce with herbs and spices. It is one of the best-loved home-cooked dishes in Greece.

Mise en place

Make Kokkinisto yourself

Step by step

How to make Kokkinisto step by step

Method

  1. 1

    Brown the meat all over.

  2. 2

    Add the onion and garlic.

  3. 3

    Add the tomato purée.

  4. 4

    Deglaze with the wine.

  5. 5

    Add the tomatoes and spices.

  6. 6

    Simmer gently for about 2 hours.

  7. 7

    Season to taste.

At the table

How to serve Kokkinisto

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Orzo (kritharaki)

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Rice

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Chips

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