Beef Stifado

1 kilo cubed beef
1 kilo small or chopped onion ( i use shallots)
4 garlic cloves sliced
5tbsp red wine vinegar
3 cinnamon sticks
2 bay leaves
1 star anise or 1 tsp ground coriander
2 x 400 gm tins diced toms
1 cup red wine
juice of 1 lemon

Start with olive oil
Brown the meat in batches
Add shallots and garlic caramelise
Add other ingredients

Simmer gently for 2 hours until meat falls apart and you have a rich thick sauce.