Beef Sofrito

• 1 kilo beef cut in slices
• 2 bunches parsley, finely chopped
• 10 garlic cloves, sliced
• Β½ cup olive oil
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 2 soupspoons flour
• salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

1. Pound the slices of beef in order to become thinner and cut them into bite size pieces. Wash then dry the meat on absorbent paper.
2. Mix the salt and pepper in one dish and in another dish put the flour. Coat the meat first with the salt & pepper and then the flour.
3. Heat the olive oil and brown the meat on both sides.
4. Using a deep casserole, place half of the quantity of meat and sprinkle with half the parsley and garlic. Add the remaining meat and sprinkle with the rest of the parsley and garlic. Pour vinegar and a cup of warm water over the meat, cover and let it simmer slowly for 50-60 minutes or until the meat is tender and the sauce is thick.