Stifádo
Stifádo
Greek Beef and Onion Stew
Equipment
Ingrediënten
- 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 lb. beef chuck or top round cut into 2-inch cubes
- 3 cups thinly sliced onions
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 6- oz. can tomato paste
- 1 10½- oz. can beef broth
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup red-wine vinegar
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- 1 bay leaf
Instructies
- In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat until it begins to sizzle.
- Add the meat and brown on all sides.
- Once browned, carefully remove the meat with a spatula or a slotted spoon and set it aside.
- Put onions and garlic in the Dutch oven and cook until lightly browned.
- Return the meat to the Dutch oven.
- Add tomato paste, beef broth, water, vinegar, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and bay leaf.
- Mix well.
- Cover the Dutch oven and turn the heat to low.
- Simmer the stew for about 3 to 4 hours, or until the meat is very tender.
- Stir every 15 minutes to prevent the meat from sticking to the Dutch oven.
- The sauce will become very thick, almost like jam.
- Remove the bay leaf and serve.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Optional Variation:
- To vary this savory dish, add 1 cup finely crumbled feta cheese before serving.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 470 kcal | Carbohydrates: 16 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 30 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 7 g
