Beef Stifado
A traditional Greek beef stew made with onions, garlic, and a sweet spicy sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound, cut into 1-inch cubes Beef
- ●1 medium, chopped Yellow Onion
- ●1 medium, chopped Brown Onion
- ●3 cloves, minced Garlic
- ●2 teaspoons Greek Stifado spice blend
- ●1 cup Beef broth
- ●1/2 cup Red wine
- ●2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- ●1 tablespoon Brown sugar
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Remove the beef from the pot and set aside. Add the chopped yellow and brown onions to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic, stifado spice blend, and tomato paste to the pot. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 4
Add the beef broth, red wine, and brown sugar to the pot. Stir to combine.
- 5
Return the beef to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- 7
Season the stew with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve the beef stifado hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley or thyme, if desired.
- 9
Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.