Beef Stifado (Greek Beef Stew)

Name: Beef Stifado (Greek Beef Stew)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 3 pounds beef chuck roast; ¼ cup olive oil; 15-20 shallots; 6 ounces tomato paste; 1 cup red wine; 2 cups beef broth; 5 cloves garlic; 1 cinnamon stick; 5 whole cloves; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon ground allspice; salt and pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar; fresh parsley

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Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings
6
Calories
605 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek

Beef Stifado (Greek Beef Stew)

Joseph Powell

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Beef Stifado (Greek Beef Stew) is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chunks of beef with a rich, aromatic sauce infused with cinnamon, cloves, and red wine. This traditional Greek recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner, easily paired with crusty bread or mashed potatoes to soak up its delicious flavors.

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Ingredients

Servings

3 pounds beef chuck roast cut into 2 inch chunks
¼ cup olive oil
15-20 shallots peeled
6 ounces tomato paste 1 small can
1 cup red wine a good quality dry wine
2 cups beef broth low sodium
5 cloves garlic minced
1 cinnamon stick
5 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground allspice
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon sugar
fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the beef chunks with salt and pepper, then brown them in batches. Set the browned beef aside.
In the same pot, add the remaining olive oil and the shallots. Sauté them until they start to soften and take on a golden hue.
Return the beef to the pot. Add the tomato paste, red wine, beef broth, minced garlic, cinnamon stick, cloves, bay leaves, dried oregano, ground allspice and sugar.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cover and let it cook for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
Check the seasoning at the end of the cooking time and adjust with salt and pepper as necessary.
Dish up the stifado hot, garnished with chopped parsley. It’s wonderful with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or a simple rice pilaf.

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Notes

Brown the beef in batches to ensure you caramelize without overcrowding the pan.
If the stew seems too thick, add a bit more beef broth during cooking to adjust the consistency.
This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors have more time to meld together.
Garnish with fresh parsley just before serving to add a burst of color and freshness.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 605kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 20g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 156mg (52%) Sodium 565mg (24%) Potassium 1480mg (42%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 476IU (10%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 93mg (9%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 605 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	605kcal	30%
Carbohydrates	19g	6%
Protein	48g	96%
Fat	35g	54%
Saturated Fat	13g	65%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	20g	100%
Trans Fat	2g	100%
Cholesterol	156mg	52%
Sodium	565mg	24%
Potassium	1480mg	31%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	476IU	10%
Vitamin C	12mg	13%
Calcium	93mg	9%
Iron	7mg	39%