Stifado

Name: Stifado
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes, cubed; 1.5 lbs pearl onions, peeled, peeled; 2 cups dry red wine; 6 tbsp tomato paste; 2 cups beef broth; 4 cloves garlic, minced, minced; 2 bay leaves; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 cinnamon stick; 2/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted, pitted; 3 tbsp olive oil; to taste salt and black pepper

Rich Greek beef stew with pearl onions, red wine, and aromatic spices. Slow-cooked until tender with a deeply savory sauce.

150 minMediumServes 6420 cal/serving

GreekDinnerStovetop and OvenStandard

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Ingredients

3 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes, cubed
1.5 lbs pearl onions, peeled, peeled
2 cups dry red wine
6 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups beef broth
4 cloves garlic, minced, minced
2 bay leaves
2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 cinnamon stick
2/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted, pitted
3 tbsp olive oil
to taste salt and black pepper

Instructions

1

Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season 3 lbs cubed beef chuck, cut into cubes with to taste salt and black pepper and brown in batches until golden on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
2

In the same pot, add 1.5 lbs peeled pearl onions, peeled and 4 cloves minced garlic, minced, sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3

Stir in 6 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to caramelize slightly.
4

Deglaze the pot with 2 cups dry red wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
5

Return 3 lbs cubed beef chuck, cut into cubes to the pot. Add 2 cups beef broth, 2 bay leaves, 2 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 cinnamon stick.
6

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.
7

Stir in 2/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, pitted and simmer uncovered for 10 more minutes to blend flavors.
8

Remove 2 bay leaves and 1/2 cinnamon stick. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with crusty bread or rice.

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What is Stifado?

Rich Greek beef stew with pearl onions, red wine, and aromatic spices. Slow-cooked until tender with a deeply savory sauce. This reference files it under Greek dinner: made on the stovetop and in the oven, rated medium and about 150 minutes start to finish.

How do I know when Stifado is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.

What does deglazing do in Stifado?

Step 4 reads: "Deglaze the pot with 2 cups dry red wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom." The browned bits stuck to the pan are concentrated flavor. The liquid in step 4 dissolves them into the sauce; scrape the bottom as it bubbles.

Is there a substitute for red wine in Stifado?

The entry for Stifado calls for 2 cups dry red wine. In its place: Use beef or mushroom stock with a tablespoon of red wine vinegar or balsamic per cup. The sauce will be a little less deep.

How many calories are in Stifado?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 420 calories, with 38 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 620 mg sodium.

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