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Savory Beef Stifado: Rediscover Greek Comfort Food Magic

Savory Beef Stifado

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Savory Beef Stifado is a heartwarming Greek beef stew that brings a taste of Mediterranean comfort to your dinner table. This dish features tender chunks of beef simmered in a rich sauce brimming with aromatic spices, sweet pearl onions, and tomatoes. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this stew not only satisfies the palate but also fills the home with delightful aromas. Serve it over rice or with crusty bread to soak up every morsel of flavor.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cut the beef into chunks if needed and sear until browned on all sides. Remove from pot.
  2. Add pearl onions to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until caramelized, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Deglaze the pot with red apple vinegar, scraping up browned bits.
  4. Return the beef to the pot; stir in crushed tomatoes, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, oregano, honey, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Cover and reduce heat to low; let cook for about 120 minutes until beef is tender.
  6. Remove bay leaves and cinnamon stick before serving; garnish with fresh parsley.
  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 120 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg