Stifado

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 3 lb. beef, in 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 c. dry red wine
• 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. ground cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cinnamons sticks (2 inches each)
• 1/2 c. dried currants
• 2 strips orange zest
• salt and pepper
• 2 lb. pearl onions
• 8 oz. Feta cheese, crumbled
• 3/4 c. pine nuts, toasted