Greek Beef Stifado
A hearty Greek beef stew made with tender beef, onions, garlic, and a rich sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb beefthinly sliced
- ●2 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1/4 cup Greek yogurtoptional
- ●2 tbsp all-purpose flourfor thickening
- ●2 tbsp olive oilfor cooking
- ●1 cup beef brothhomemade or store-bought
- ●2 tbsp red wine vinegaroptional
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 2
Add the sliced beef and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
- 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan.
- 5
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the beef broth, flour, and optional red wine vinegar to the pan.
- 7
Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- 8
Return the browned beef to the pan and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley or dill, if desired.
- 11
Optional: stir in the Greek yogurt before serving for a creamy sauce.