Savory Beef Stifado
Savory Beef Stifado is a heartwarming Greek stew that brings the essence of Mediterranean comfort food right to your dining table. This dish features tender chunks of beef simmered with small pearl onions, aromatic garlic, and a rich sauce made from crushed tomatoes and a blend of spices. The slow-cooking method allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a savory stew that is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings with friends. Serve it over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce, and enjoy a meal that feels like a warm embrace.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 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
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 cup red apple vinegar
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey (or sugar)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the beef into cubes, peel the pearl onions, and mince the garlic.
- In a heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the pearl onions until they soften, then add minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides.
- Deglaze with red apple vinegar, scraping any browned bits from the pot.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, oregano, honey, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Cover and reduce heat to low; let simmer for about 2 hours until the beef is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove bay leaves before serving and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg