Savory Beef Stifado: Rediscover Greek Comfort Food Magic
Savory Beef Stifado is a delicious Greek stew that combines tender beef with sweet pearl onions and a blend of aromatic spices. This comforting dish is perfect for family dinners, offering a warm embrace on chilly days. As it simmers, the flavors meld into a rich, savory sauce that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef (chuck or brisket)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 16 ounces small pearl onions (sweet variety)
- 4 cloves garlic (fresh)
- 1 cup red apple vinegar
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 stick cinnamon stick (optional)
- 2 bay leaves (discard before serving)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop garlic; peel pearl onions if using fresh.
- In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, warm olive oil.
- Cut beef into chunks, season with salt and pepper, then sear until browned on all sides (5-7 minutes). Remove beef and set aside.
- In the same pot, cook pearl onions until golden brown; add garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Deglaze the pot with red apple vinegar, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom; simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Return seared beef to the pot, adding crushed tomatoes, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, oregano, and honey; stir to combine.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for about 120 minutes until beef is tender.
- Before serving, remove bay leaves and cinnamon stick; taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg