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Beef Stifado

Beef stifado is a traditional and comforting beef stew that is ideal for cooler weather. Made with tender chunks of beef, red wine, baby onions, cinnamon and vinegar - it’s hearty and rich with a distinct aroma. Serve it over rice, mashed potatoes or noodles - and don’t forget the red wine!

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
2 hrs
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
15 hrs
Servings: 4 serves
Calories: 673 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 1 kg chuck steak cut into even cubes
  • 750 grams onions boiler onions / eschallots / baby onions (peeled)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste heaped
FOR THE MARINADE:
  • ¾ cup red wine
  • 4 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 4 garlic cloves peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 2 teaspoons allspice berries
  • salt and freshly cracked pepper

Instructions

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  1. Place the chuck steak in a non reactive bowl along with the marinade and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or preferably overnight.
  2. Heat some olive oil in a large sauce pan and saute the eschalots for about 10 mins. We want them to soften a little and get lovely and caramelised. Remove them with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  3. Saute the chuck steak until it has browned in the same saucepan. Add the onions back along with the marinade mixture, the tomato paste and enough water to cover everything.
  4. Bring to the boil and then leave to simmer for about 2 hours or until the sauce has a lovely rich, thick consistency.
  5. Serve with some plain steamed rice and a big glass of Aussie shiraz!

Nutrition Information

Calories 673kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4serves

Amount Per Serving

Calories 673

% Daily Value*

Calories 673kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 50g 100%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%

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