Description
Savory Beef Stifado is a heartwarming Greek stew that brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine right to your table. This rich and aromatic dish features tender chunks of beef simmered with sweet pearl onions, garlic, and a blend of spices in a luscious tomato base. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, this comforting stew offers a delightful combination of flavors that will transport you to Greece with every delicious bite. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside crusty bread for an unforgettable meal that satisfies the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef (chuck or brisket)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 16 ounces small pearl onions
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup red apple vinegar
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 stick cinnamon (optional)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon honey (or sugar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Chop vegetables and measure all ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, about 5-7 minutes per batch, then remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté pearl onions until golden brown (8-10 minutes), then add minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Deglaze the pot with red apple vinegar, scraping up any browned bits for about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the beef to the pot and stir in crushed tomatoes, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, oregano, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for approximately 120 minutes until the beef is tender.
- Discard bay leaves and cinnamon stick; garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg