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.
Izvirni recept avtorja Forkin
- Skupni čas
- 3 h 25 min
- Porcije
- 6
- Zahtevnost
- Srednje
- Na porcijo
- 552 kcal
Informacije o alergenih: lahko vsebuje sulfiti. Če imate alergijo, vedno preverite embalažo sestavin.
Priprava
Sestavine
- 1000 gboneless beef chuck, cut into 5cm cubes
- 3 žlicaolive oil
- 1 kosyellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 strokgarlic, minced
- 0,5 skodelicared wine
- 400 gcanned crushed tomato
- 2 skodelicabeef broth
- 250 gpearl onion, peeled
- 1 koscinnamon stick
- 2 kosbay leaf
- 4 koswhole clove
- 1 žličkadried oregano
- 1 žličkasalt
- 0,5 žličkablack pepper, freshly ground
Oprema
dutch oven · wooden spoon · cutting board · knife
Postopek
Korak za korakom
- 1
Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
Približno 5 min
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
Približno 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.
Približno 12 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 5 min
- 5
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Približno 1 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 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.
Približno 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.
Približno 2 h 30 min
Kuharjeva opomba: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- 9
Remove the cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and whole cloves before serving.
Približno 1 min
- 10
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Približno 1 min
Na porcijo
Hranilne vrednosti
- Kalorije
- 552,2kcal
- Beljakovine
- 39,3g
- Ogljikovi hidrati
- 12,3g
- Maščobe
- 37,2g
- Vlaknine
- 2,6g
- Sladkorji
- 5,5g
Ocena temelji na količinah sestavin v receptu. Vrednosti se lahko razlikujejo glede na znamke in zamenjave.
Pravilno shranjevanje
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.