Authentic Beef Stifado Recipe

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Web1 kg good-quality stewing beef, cut into portions ( 35 ounces) 1.5 kg pearl onions, peeled ( 60 ounces) 1/4 of a cup olive oil …

Category: MainCalories: 467 per serving1. To prepare this delicious Greek beef stifado recipe, heat the oil in a saucepan, add the meat (in batches) and sauté, until browned on all sides. Do not add all the meat in the sauce pan, rather sauté in batches, so that the temperature of the oil remains high and the meat is sealed. When done, remove with a slotted spoon, place on a platter, cover and set aside.
2. Peel and carve the baby shallot onions crosswise, add in the same oil used to browned the meat, turn down to medium heat and sauté until the onions have softened, but not browned (about 10 minutes).
3. Pour in the cognac, the wine and red wine vinegar, cover and let it simmer for 3 minutes.
4. Pour the meat along with its juices to the saucepan, add the tomato paste and sauté. Add the chopped tomatoes, bay leaf, allspice berries, nutmeg and a bit of water until the meat is covered. Bring to a boil, turn the heat down and simmer the beef stifado for 1 1/2 hours or until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened. While the beef stifado is simmering, check if it needs some water; you don’t want it to dry out. If it does, pour in half a cup of boiled water and stir. Towards the end of cooking time season well with salt and pepper to taste.

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Webcloves 2 tsp allspice berries 1 cinnamon stick 1 tbsp dried oregano 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 fresh rosemary sprig (optional) Stew 2 lbs chuck roast, cut into …

Rating: 4.7/5(11)
Calories: 421 per servingCategory: Meal

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WebStifado (Stifatho) Traditional Greek Stew Recipe 196 Heat the olive oil in a glazed terracotta or cast iron pot over medium heat. Brown the pearl onions for 3 minutes. Add the garlic …

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WebThis beef stifado recipe is an absolute classic all over Greece. To make sure we got it right, we learnt how to make stifado from a local. About Us; Main Menu. Destinations; …

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WebAdd tomato paste, beef and enough water to cover (about 4 cups). Add spices (tea strainer or cheesecloth); bring pot to a boil then simmer for an hour. Check …

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WebAdd the meat, turn up the heat to medium and stir fry for a few minutes to brown and seal beef on all sides. 3. Now turn the heat down a little, add shallots and cook for about 5 …

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WebTo cook the stifado in the oven, let the stew come to a boil, and then set it, covered with a tight-fitting lid, in an oven set at 200°F (100°C). Check on it after a few …

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WebAdd the cloves, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and bay leaves and heat for 1 minute or until fragrant. Step 2 - Place the beef back into the pot and add the onions, potatoes, garlic, tomatoes, beef stock, wine, …

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Web1 bay leaf 1 cup crumbled feta cheese directions Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown beef-- in batches if necessary, adding more oil if needed. Transfer beef to …

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WebIngredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup red wine …

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WebJul 22, 2019 - Low Carb Beef Stifado Recipe - Carb Manager. Jul 22, 2019 - Low Carb Beef Stifado Recipe - Carb Manager. Pinterest. Today. Explore. When autocomplete …

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Webdirections. Combine the tomatoes, vinegar, stock, 50 mls olive oil, garlic, cinnamon stick, orange zest, honey, bay leaf and cumin in a large casserole pot with a lid. Stir through …

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WebOct 18, 2020 - Beef Stifado or Stifatho is a wonderful Greek dish. A rich beef stew is cooked with whole onions and potatoes. This is the ultimate easy but rewarding beef

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WebSeason the beef with salt, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and orange zest. Pour in the diced tomatoes and water. Cover, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat; then …

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How to cook beef stifado?

Pour the meat along with its juices to the saucepan, add the chopped tomato, tomato puree, bay leaf, allspice berries and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, turn the heat down and simmer the beef stifado for 1 1/2 hours or until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.

What kind of meat do you use for stifado?

What kind of beef to choose for stifado? For a Greek beef stifado (stew), you need to choose large cuts of good quality stewing beef or even better veal, which, when cooked for a long time, become fork tender. The best option for this Greek beef stifado recipe would be chuck (chuck steak), which comes from the upper arm and shoulder of the cow.

What is stifado sauce?

The beef and the onions are simmered in a tomato-based sauce along with cognac, red wine vinegar, aromatic spices and herbs. Let your beef stifado simmer for a few hours to allow its flavours to mingle into something much much more! Traditionally Greek beef stifado is served with orzo pasta, rice, hilopittes (egg pasta) or fries.

How do you make a beef stew?

Peel the onions (but leave whole) and add to the pan, then scatter over the sugar. Sizzle for 5 mins, stirring now and then until starting to brown. Add the garlic, bay, cinnamon stick, allspice, cloves and oregano, and cook for 1 min more. Stir in the tomato purée and cook for another minute, then tip in the beef along with any resting juices.

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