Stifado (Greece)

An authentic recipe for traditional Greek Stifado, highlighting the comforting blend of tender beef, sweet pearl onions, wine, and warm spices.

Level Medium Prep 25 min Cook 120 min Servings 6 Score 4.9/10

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145 min

Makes 6 servings

Prep 25m

Cook 120m

Level Medium

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Greek Stifado, highlighting the comforting blend of tender beef, sweet pearl onions, wine, and warm spices.

A classic Greek comfort food featuring slow-braised beef and sweet pearl onions in a spiced wine tomato sauce.

Heat olive oil in a heavy-duty Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the beef chuck chunks until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
In the same oil, add the peeled pearl onions and sauté until lightly golden.
Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Deglaze the pot with red wine and red wine vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Return the beef to the pot, then add the crushed tomatoes, cinnamon stick, cloves, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
Cover and simmer on low heat for about 2 hours, or until the beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender and the sauce is rich and thick.
120 min

Calories 450

Protein 38g

Carbs 22g

Fat 24g

Fiber 4g

Sugar 10g

Sodium 520mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Prep 25 min

Cook 120 min

Total 145 min

Overall 9.4 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

A deeply aromatic, rich, and soul-warming traditional Greek beef stew loaded with flavor.

A classic Greek comfort food featuring slow-braised beef and sweet pearl onions in a spiced wine tomato sauce.

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Greek Stifado, highlighting the comforting blend of tender beef, sweet pearl onions, wine, and warm spices.

Simmer on very low heat to keep the pearl onions intact without breaking apart
Stifado tastes even better the next day after the warm spices and wine have fully melded
Serve over a bed of orzo (kritharaki), mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread