Beef Stifado
A classic Greek slow-cooked beef stew with pearl onions, red wine, and warm spices. Tender beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth in this aromatic, deeply flavorful braise.
- Total time
- 120 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat beef dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Peel pearl onions by blanching in boiling water for 1 minute, then transferring to ice water. Slip off skins.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 4
Working in batches, sear beef until browned on all sides, 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate.
Step 5
Add garlic to the pot and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 6
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Step 7
Pour in red wine, scraping up browned bits. Add beef stock, bay leaves, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, and cloves.
Step 8
Return beef to pot and bring to a simmer. Cover and transfer to a 325°F oven for 60 minutes.
Step 9
Remove from oven and stir in pearl onions and vinegar. Return to oven for 30-40 minutes until beef is tender and onions are cooked through.
Step 10
Remove from heat. Discard bay leaves and cinnamon stick. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Tools you’ll need
- large Dutch oven (6-quart)
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- paper towels
- large bowl
- wooden spoon
- tongs
- oven mitts
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