Stifado (Greek Beef Stew)
This rich Greek beef stifado features tender beef braised in a savory tomato and red wine sauce, infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon and cloves. Pearl onions add a touch of sweetness, creating a deeply flavorful and comforting stew. Ideal for a hearty dinner, it pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or rice.
Una recepta original de Forkin
- Temps total
- 3 h 25 min
- Racions
- 6
- Dificultat
- Mitjana
- Per ració
- 552 kcal
Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir sulfits. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
- 1.000 gboneless beef chuck, cut into 5cm cubes
- 3 csolive oil
- 1 uyellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 gragarlic, minced
- 0,5 tassared wine
- 400 gcanned crushed tomato
- 2 tassabeef broth
- 250 gpearl onion, peeled
- 1 ucinnamon stick
- 2 ubay leaf
- 4 uwhole clove
- 1 ctdried oregano
- 1 ctsalt
- 0,5 ctblack pepper, freshly ground
Estris
dutch oven · wooden spoon · cutting board · knife
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
Uns 5 min
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
Uns 1 min
- 3
Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch, then remove the beef and set aside.
Uns 12 min
Nota de cuina: Do not overcrowd the pot; browning in batches ensures a good sear and prevents steaming.
- 4
Add the chopped yellow onion to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Uns 5 min
- 5
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can turn bitter.
- 6
Pour in the red wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, letting it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Uns 3 min
- 7
Return the seared beef to the pot, then add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, pearl onions, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, whole cloves, and dried oregano.
Uns 2 min
- 8
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for at least 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
Uns 2 h 30 min
Nota de cuina: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- 9
Remove the cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and whole cloves before serving.
Uns 1 min
- 10
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Uns 1 min
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 552,2kcal
- Proteïnes
- 39,3g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 12,3g
- Greixos
- 37,2g
- Fibra
- 2,6g
- Sucre
- 5,5g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
Store leftover stifado in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, or in the microwave, until warmed through.