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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.
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
Ingredients
- 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.
Instructions
- Season the beef pieces with salt and pepper on all sides.
- 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.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in the same pot and sear the shallots until golden on all sides.
- Add in the minced garlic, tomato paste and allspice. Stir and cook for a minute.
- Add in the seared beef and red wine. Cook for a minute or two to deglaze the pot.
- Next, add in the chopped tomatoes followed by the bay leaves, cinnamon stick and cloves.
- 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.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice or bread.
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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
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
% 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.