Savory Beef Stifado: Rediscover Greek Comfort Food Magic
Savory Beef Stifado: Rediscover Greek Comfort Food Magic is a hearty and flavorful beef stew that brings the warmth of Greek cuisine to your table. This comforting dish features tender beef simmered with aromatic spices, sweet pearl onions, and rich tomatoes, creating a delightful medley of flavors. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, this stifado is not only satisfying but also easy to prepare. With minimal prep time and the slow-cooked goodness that melds flavors beautifully, it’s a must-try for anyone looking to indulge in Mediterranean comfort food.
- 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
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup red apple vinegar
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 stick cinnamon (optional)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the beef into cubes and mince the garlic; peel the onion if necessary.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; brown beef cubes in batches, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
- Sauté pearl onions until golden brown, then add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Deglaze the pot with red apple vinegar, scraping up browned bits.
- Add crushed tomatoes, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, oregano, honey, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Let simmer for about 120 minutes until beef is tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving; garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg