Stifatho (beef with onions)

• Ingredients
  
• 2 lb. of boneless chuck
  
• 2-3 cloves of garlic
  
• 2 bay leaves, Salt and pepper
  
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 Tbsp. butter
  
• 2 Tbsp. vinegar,
• 4 lb. small white onions
  
• 4 oz. dry red wine
  
• 2 Tbsp. tomato sauce (optional)
  

• Directions
  
• Cut meat into 1-1 1/2" cubes.
  
• Mince garlic.
  
• Melt butter in Dutch oven, then add oil.
  
• Brown meat.
  
• Add remaining ingredients.
  
• Add enough water to cover half of contents.
  
• Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours until meat is tender.
  
• Serve on rice.