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Beef Stifado (Greek Beef Stew)

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Check the seasoning at the end of the cooking time and adjust with salt and pepper as necessary.
  6. Dish up the stifado hot, garnished with chopped parsley. It’s wonderful with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or a simple rice pilaf.

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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.