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 Time15minutes
Cook Time3hours
Total Time3hours15minutes
Servings6
Calories391kcal
AuthorKatie Moseman
Ingredients
3ouncesshallotsabout two or three large shallots
3clovesgarlic
1/2teaspoonallspice
1pinchnutmeg
1teaspoondried oregano
1 1/2poundsboneless chuck roastup to 1 3/4 pounds
2tablespoonsolive oil
28ouncescanned crushed tomatoes
1tablespoontomato paste
1cupred wine
1tablespoonred wine vinegar
1poundpetite red potatoes
Instructions
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.
Chop the garlic.
In a small cup, mix together the allspice, nutmeg, and oregano. Set the spice mix aside.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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 391Calories 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.