Greek stifado is a beef stew and my all-time favorite Greek dish. Chunks of tender beef are cooked with shallots in a rich, aromatic tomato sauce. Serve with boiled rice and a good supply of crusty bread to mop up the decadent sauce!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
- 1 large onion, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
- 2 large bay leaves
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1?16 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- salt to taste
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup, or more to taste
- 1 pound baby shallots, peeled
Directions
Step 1
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add beef, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until meat is browned on all sides and onion is translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add tomatoes, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, rosemary, pepper, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes. Stir in wine and vinegar.
Step 2
Pour beef mixture into a slow cooker and stir in ketchup. Cover and cook on Low until beef is tender, 6 to 8 hours.
Step 3
Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet. Add shallots and saut? until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cooked shallots to stew for the last 1 to 2 hours of cooking.
Step 4
Remove and discard cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and rosemary sprig before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 378 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat16g | 20% |
Saturated Fat4g | 22% |
Cholesterol80mg | 27% |
Sodium261mg | 11% |
Total Carbohydrate21g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 7% |
Total Sugars7g | |
Protein31g | |
Vitamin C14mg | 71% |
Calcium77mg | 6% |
Iron6mg | 31% |
Potassium781mg | 17% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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