Stifado – A Delightful Greek Red Wine Beef Stew Recipe

A Heartwarming Traditional Greek Dish: Stifado

There’s nothing quite like a rich and warming beef stew, especially when it’s the traditional Greek dish known as Stifado. This mouthwateringly good slow-cooked dish features tender chunks of beef, onions, garlic, tomato, and an incredible red wine sauce that will leave your taste buds craving more. What makes this dish special is its slow cooking method, which allows all the flavors to meld together into perfect harmony.

Ingredients

• 2.2 lb Beef cut into chunks
• 1 lb Potatoes
• 1 lb Carotts
• 5 Red onions, finely chopped
• 5 Cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 0.6 cup Red wine
• 2.2 cup Beef stock
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1 tbsp Tomato puree
• 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a thick-bottomed pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onions and garlic, saute until they start to caramelize.
3. Next, add the beef chunks and brown them on all sides.
4. Add the tomato puree, red wine, beef stock, bay leaves, and vinegar to the pot. Bring to a boil.
5. Add Potatoes and Carrots
6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for at least 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.
7. Season with salt and pepper. Your delicious Stifado is ready to be served warm.

Indulge in the Traditional Flavors of Greece

There you have it! A delicious hearty Greek Stifado, perfect for a cold winter’s evening. Remember, the secret to a great Stifado is time. The flavors truly come together the longer you let it simmer. So here’s to good food, good wine, and good company in the spirit of Greece!

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