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Beef Stifado

October 11, 2015 By Katie Moseman 27 Comments

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Beef Stifado is a rich and savory beef stew made in Greece. Flavorful with tomatoes, wine, and spices, this aromatic stew will be an instant hit!

This post is sponsored by The Beef Checkoff in conjunction with a social media campaign through Sunday Supper LLC. All opinions are my own.

Beef Stifado Recipe

Beef Stifado

We’re once again around the family table with Sunday Supper this week, with a little assistance from the Beef Checkoff.  I enjoy creating meals with beef (like this chili), and this week’s Beef Stifado is yet another example of a delicious meal that can be made with beef.

One of the wonderful things about fall is that the cooler weather encourages us to break out the slow cooking methods we may have shied away from in the heat of the summer.  Crockpots, roasting pans, and Dutch ovens can get a real workout as the leaves change colors and finally drop to the ground.

Of course, here in Florida we have to settle for falling pine needles- but I can get just as enthusiastic about fall as those of you who live to the north!

Beef Stifado Pot Roast with Potatoes

The biggest advantage of low and slow cooking is that it’s often easy to combine meat with an assortment of vegetables and cook them all together.  You get a balanced meal without having to make the slightest extra effort.  It’s a real time and effort saver.

Personally, I like to make one pot meals whenever I can.  A homey stew is just the thing for making a house smell like home.  Beef Stifado is a type of Greek beef stew that’s rich with tomatoes, spices, and wine.  Traditionally, it is served with orzo or Greek pasta.  I’ve changed mine up just a bit to incorporate more vegetables while keeping all the rich flavor.

Beef Stifado with Potatoes

What are your favorite beef dishes?

Beef Stifado Recipe
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Beef Stifado

Beef Stifado is a rich and savory beef stew made in Greece. Flavorful with tomatoes, wine, and spices, this aromatic stew will be an instant hit!
Course Entree
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 391 kcal
Author Katie Moseman

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces shallots about two or three large shallots
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless chuck roast up to 1 3/4 pounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 pound petite red potatoes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the shallots for peeling by boiling for 3 minutes, then rinsing with cool water until they are cool enough to handle. Peel the shallots, but leave them whole.
  2. Chop the garlic.
  3. In a small cup, mix together the allspice, nutmeg, and oregano. Set the spice mix aside.
  4. Preheat a Dutch oven on the stove on medium heat. Add the olive oil. When the pot is hot, brown the roast on all sides, then set aside on a plate.
  5. Toss the shallots, the garlic, and the spice mix in the pot. Saute for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and red wine. Stir to combine, then drop in the bay leaves.
  6. Place the roast back in the pot. Drop in the potatoes. Add a little water so that the level of the liquid is just barely covering the meat and potatoes.
  7. Cover tightly with a lid and simmer for one hour. Remove the lid and continue simmering for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the roast can be easily cut with a spoon. (If the level of liquid goes too low, add a bit of water. This is pretty unlikely, though.)
  8. When the beef stifado is done, if there are small puddles of oil on top of the liquid, you may gently spoon them out as desired. Serve with plenty of good bread to soak up the rich sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Beef Stifado
Amount Per Serving
Calories 391 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 78mg26%
Sodium 305mg13%
Potassium 1239mg35%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 340IU7%
Vitamin C 20.9mg25%
Calcium 83mg8%
Iron 5.1mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Learn More About Beef

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I love the beef cooking tips found on The Beef Checkoff website.  There are plenty of recipes, videos, and articles to help you make beef part of a balanced meal.  There’s also a lot of inspiration to be found on the Healthy Meals with Beef Pinterest board.

You can visit the Beef Checkoff on any of their social media channels, as well:

  • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BeefItsWhatsForDinner
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beef
  • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/beeffordinner/

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  1. Liz

    October 11, 2015 at 7:10 am

    I love making chuck roasts for dinner—and your Greek twist sounds incredible!!

    Reply
    • Katie

      October 11, 2015 at 10:23 am

      I discovered Beef Stifado just a few months ago, and now I’m hooked on it! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Tammi @Momma's Meals

    October 11, 2015 at 9:00 am

    I am loving this dish. Great way to get dinner on the table quickly but still enjoy a delicious yet healthy dish!

    Reply
    • Katie

      October 11, 2015 at 10:22 am

      It really is a wonderful dish for cooler weather!

      Reply
  3. Christie

    October 11, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    I can’t wait to try this! I’ve made a few different Greek beef type recipes, but I’ve never heard of this one. You can bet it’s #onthemenu.

    Reply
  4. [email protected]

    October 11, 2015 at 11:20 pm

    I’ve never made a Greek style pot roast before! Sounds amazing!

    Reply
  5. David @ CookingChat

    October 12, 2015 at 6:24 am

    I was curious to figure out what stifado is. Looks delish!

    Reply
  6. Jen

    October 12, 2015 at 8:34 am

    That sauce looks luscious!

    Reply
  7. Karli

    October 12, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    5 stars
    I love that this is Greek but doesn’t include olives. (not a big fan) I will be making this recipe soon!!

    Reply
    • Katie

      October 12, 2015 at 1:15 pm

      So glad you like it! Let me know how it goes. 🙂 Serve with lots of bread to soak up the sauce!

      Reply
  8. Amy Kim

    October 12, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    Love using allspice or cinnamon with beef. It really deepens the beefy flavor!

    Reply
  9. Mary Ellen

    October 12, 2015 at 5:28 pm

    I’ve never made this before, have to try it soon!

    Reply
  10. Alida

    October 12, 2015 at 10:10 pm

    Such a unique and creative dish…looks like perfect, delicious comfort food to me!

    Reply
  11. Bobbi from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

    October 13, 2015 at 11:54 am

    It doesn’t get much better than beef and taters!! 🙂

    Reply
  12. Cindys Recipes and Writings

    October 16, 2015 at 5:56 am

    When I saw this dish, I thought it was time to bake crusty rolls to mop up all that gravy! Yum!

    Reply
    • Katie

      October 16, 2015 at 6:48 am

      Exactly! You need some good bread for this.

      Reply

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