Description
Get ready to enjoy a rich and comforting Beef Stifado, a classic Greek stew perfect for an easy dinner, cozy meal, or traditional food experience. This hearty recipe features tender slow-cooked beef, pearl onions, and a flavorful tomato and wine sauce with warm spices—ideal for dinner ideas and meal prep.
Ingredients
2 lbs beef chuck
3 tbsp olive oil
1 lb pearl onions
4 cloves garlic
1 cup crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup red wine
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
4 whole cloves
4 allspice berries
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp fresh thyme
1 cup beef stock
Instructions
1. Cut beef into chunks and season with salt and pepper
2. Brown beef in olive oil in batches until seared
3. Sauté garlic and pearl onions until fragrant and lightly caramelized
4. Stir in tomato paste and cook briefly
5. Deglaze with red wine and simmer
6. Add crushed tomatoes and spices
7. Return beef and add stock
8. Simmer covered for 1.5 to 2 hours
9. Add vinegar and adjust seasoning
10. Simmer uncovered to thicken and rest before serving
Notes
Brown the beef well for maximum flavor
Use whole spices for authentic taste
Let the stew rest or refrigerate overnight for better flavor
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooked
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg