Hearty Beef Stifado: A Cozy Greek Stew You'll Love

Experience the comforting flavors of Beef Stifado, a traditional Greek stew featuring tender beef and aromatic spices.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 3

Resting Time 30

Total Time 3 50

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Greek

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Stew

2 pounds Beef (chuck or round) Cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium Onions Chopped
1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust to taste
1 cup Red Wine Or substitute with beef broth or grape juice
2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
2 tablespoons Olive Oil For browning
2 leaves Bay Leaves
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For Optional Additions

2 medium Carrots Chopped, optional
2 medium Potatoes Chopped, optional
to taste Fresh Herbs Thyme or parsley, optional
to taste Allspice or Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat

Equipment

Large pot
wooden spoon

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Gather all ingredients. Chop onions and beef into uniform pieces.
Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sear beef cubes until browned on all sides, then set aside.
Sauté onions in the same pot until soft and golden brown.
Stir in tomato paste, cinnamon, and bay leaves, cooking for a few minutes.
Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping the bottom for flavor.
Return the beef to the pot, adding enough liquid to cover, and bring to a boil.
Lower heat and let simmer gently for 2-3 hours until tender.
Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish improves with time; let it rest before serving. It freezes well for meal prep.

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