Description
A comforting Greek stew featuring tender beef slow-cooked in a rich sauce of tomatoes, red wine, and aromatic spices, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef stew meat or chuck roast
- 1 lb pearl onions (or chopped yellow onions)
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients; chop the onions and dice the beef.
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add onions and garlic in the same pot and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper, then add red wine to deglaze, scraping the bottom of the pot for flavor.
- Return the beef to the pot, along with crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, and diced carrots. Stir to combine.
- Cover and reduce heat to low, letting it simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust seasoning before serving, removing bay leaves and garnishing with fresh herbs.
Notes
Letting Stifado rest for a few hours or overnight improves flavor. Pair with crusty bread or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Greek Stifado, Beef Stew, Comfort Food, Traditional Recipes, Casserole