Description
A hearty Greek stew filled with tender beef, aromatic spices, and a medley of vegetables, perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large onions
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups red wine
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 large carrots, cut into rounds
- 1 cup pearl onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the beef chuck into 1.5-inch cubes and sear in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned.
- Transfer the beef to a plate and sauté sliced onions in the same pot until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up brown bits, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add tomato paste, beef broth, cinnamon, allspice, and bay leaf; stir to combine.
- Return beef to the pot with carrots and pearl onions. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours.
- Adjust seasoning before serving and remove the bay leaf.
Notes
Serve with crusty whole-grain bread or a light Greek salad for balance. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: beef stew, Greek recipes, comfort food, Stifado, hearty meals