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Name: Greek Beef Stifado
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into cubes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 large onions, sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 cup dry red wine; 1 cup beef broth; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 cinnamon stick; Salt and pepper to taste; 8-10 pearl onions, peeled; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

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Greek Beef Stifado

A Hearty Greek Stew Bursting with Flavor

6servings

3 hr 20 min

Intermediate

Worth the slow weekend prepMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew

About this recipe

Indulge in the rich flavors of Greek Beef Stifado, a traditional stew made with tender beef, onions, and aromatic spices. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish is ideal for a cozy dinner and is sure to warm your soul.

Ingredients

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 large onions, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
1 cup beef broth
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cinnamon stick
Salt and pepper to taste
8-10 pearl onions, peeled
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Directions

1
Pat dry beef cubes with paper towels and lightly dust with flour.
2
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown beef in batches, then remove.
3
In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until soft.
4
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5
Add red wine, beef broth, red wine vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
6
Return beef to pot with bay leaves, oregano, thyme, cinnamon, and pearl onions. Season with salt and pepper.
7
Cover and simmer on low heat for 2.5 to 3 hours or until beef is tender.
8
Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.