Stifado (Greek Beef Stew)

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 hrs 15 mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 45 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    490 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Greek

Stifado (Greek Beef Stew)

Stifado is a classic Greek beef stew that's hearty and comforting. You can serve this Greek stew with rice, mashed potatoes or bread.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chuck roast cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs shallots whole, peeled
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 cloves
  • 3/4 cup red wine
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes 14 oz.
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Instructions

  1. Season the beef pieces with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pot over medium high heat. Once the pot of hot, sear and brown the beef pieces in batches. Make sure not to overcrowd the pot so they don't steam. Remove all the beef from the pot and set it aside.
  3. Heat the remaining olive oil in the same pot and sear the shallots until golden on all sides.
  4. Add in the minced garlic, tomato paste and allspice. Stir and cook for a minute.
  5. Add in the seared beef and red wine. Cook for a minute or two to deglaze the pot.
  6. Next, add in the chopped tomatoes followed by the bay leaves, cinnamon stick and cloves.
  7. Add enough water to barely cover the beef. Bring to a simmer, lower the heat to medium, cover and cook the stew for about 2 hours until the beef is tender and fully cooked.
  8. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice or bread.

Notes

  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat. 
  • You can use pearl onions (2 lbs) instead of shallots if desired. 
  • Nowadays stifado can be made with beef, veal or chicken. 
  • If you don't want to use red wine, substitute it with some beef stock and water. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 490kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 104mg (35%) Sodium 670mg (28%) Potassium 1243mg (36%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 193IU (4%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 119mg (12%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 490 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 490kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 670mg 28%
Potassium 1243mg 26%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 193IU 4%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 119mg 12%
Iron 6mg 33%

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

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