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Greek Beef Stew

Stifado Greek Stew
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This recipe for Greek beef stew, also known as Stifado, is a hearty, sweet and savory comfort food full of rich bright flavor!

 

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into cubes
  • 1 large sweet onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 2 strips of orange peel (cut with a paring knife – go all around the orange)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups pearl onions (thawed if they are frozen)
  • Crumbled feta cheese (room temperature) for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in your favorite heavy stew-making pot over medium high heat and sear the beef until browned on all sides. Remove beef and set aside.
  2. Add onion to pot and stir for one minute. Add garlic and stir for another minute.
  3. Add wine, vinegar, sugar and tomato paste and stir until combined. Add spices, raisins, orange peel and meat and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, turn heat to medium low, cover and cook for one hour.
  4. Add onions, stir and cook for another hour.
  5. Serve garnished with a little feta cheese.

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Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/greek-beef-stew/