Greek Beef Stifado with Onions

Name: Greek Beef Stifado with Onions
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1200 g beef shank or round, cut into 3-4 cm cubes; 1000 g small pearl onions, peeled; 4 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 400 g crushed tomatoes; 250 ml dry red wine; 60 ml red wine vinegar; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 pieces bay leaves; 1 piece cinnamon stick; 5 pieces whole cloves; 1 tsp allspice berries; 1 tsp dried oregano; null to taste salt; null to taste freshly ground black pepper

Difficulty

medium

Time

3h 30m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

Stifado is a classic Greek one-pot dish made with slow-cooked beef and plenty of small onions, all simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. This hearty stew is a perfect choice for colder days or whenever you crave something truly flavorful and satisfying. The unique aroma of cinnamon, cloves, and bay leaves makes this dish unforgettable. Prepare it and bring the flavors of Greece into your kitchen!

Steps

Prepare the Beef

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper, then brown them in batches on all sides until golden. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.

Sauté Onions & Garlic

Add another 2 tbsp of olive oil to the pot, then add the peeled pearl onions. Sauté the onions over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes until slightly softened and caramelized. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Make the Sauce

Add the tomato paste to the onions and cook for 1-2 minutes. Pour in the red wine and red wine vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, allspice berries, and dried oregano. Mix thoroughly.

Slow Cook

Return the browned beef to the pot. Add enough water or beef broth to just cover the meat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer slowly for at least 2.5-3 hours, or until the beef is completely tender. Check occasionally and add more liquid if needed. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Serve

Remove the bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and whole cloves before serving. Serve the Stifado hot with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.

	Per 100g	Per Serving 350g
Calories	240 kcal	840 kcal
Protein	22g	77g
Fat	12g	42g
Carbohydrate	9g	31.5g
Fiber	2g	7g
Sugar	4g	14g

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Greek Beef Stifado with Onions

Difficulty

Time

Price Category

Calories

ingredients

Steps

Prepare the Beef

Sauté Onions & Garlic

Make the Sauce

Slow Cook

Serve

Extra Tips

► For the best flavor, marinate the beef overnight in the wine and vinegar mixture with the spices.

► If you don't have pearl onions, you can use smaller shallots or quartered red onions instead.

► Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce.

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