Description
This Beef Stifado recipe is a traditional Greek beef stew made with tender chunks of beef, pearl onions, red wine, tomato paste, and warming spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds beef chuck, cut into cubes
- 2 cups pearl onions, peeled
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 whole cloves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups water or beef stock
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a heavy pot. Sear beef in batches until browned. Set aside.
- Saute the Aromatics: In the same pot, cook pearl onions until golden. Add garlic and tomato paste, stirring well.
- Build the Base: Return beef to the pot. Pour in wine, vinegar, and enough stock to cover. Add spices, salt, and pepper.
- Slow Cook: Simmer covered on low heat for 2 to 2.5 hours until beef is tender and sauce thickens.
- Serve: Remove whole spices and serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
- It can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg