Description
This Beef Stifado recipe is a traditional Greek beef stew packed with bold flavors from red wine, vinegar, and aromatic spices. Slow-cooked until tender, this hearty dish is perfect for a comforting meal on a cozy night.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Stew:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 6–8 pearl onions, peeled
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4–5 whole cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup water or beef broth
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven, brown beef, and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Cook chopped onion, garlic, pearl onions, and tomato paste.
- Deglaze: Add red wine and vinegar, then stir in crushed tomatoes, spices, and water/broth.
- Simmer: Return beef to the pot, season, cover, and simmer for 2-2.5 hours.
- Finish and Serve: Remove spices, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Traditionally served with orzo, rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
- You can substitute shallots for pearl onions if needed.
- For extra depth, marinate the beef in wine and vinegar before cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
