Description
Traditional Greek Stifado: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef or rabbit, cut into chunks
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4–5 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 large tomatoes, chopped or 1 can of crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups red wine (preferably dry)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2–3 small cinnamon sticks
- 4–5 whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon allspice
- 1–2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1–2 cups pearl onions (optional)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the meat with red wine, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight for better flavors.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Remove the meat from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and pat it dry with paper towels. Brown the meat in the pot in batches, ensuring a nice sear on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes. Pour in the reserved marinade, then add the browned meat back into the pot.
- Toss in the cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, and bay leaves, and stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- If using pearl onions, add them to the pot about 30 minutes before the cooking time ends. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- The meat should be tender and the sauce thickened. If too thick, add a little water to reach the desired consistency.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks and bay leaves before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.
Notes
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 1.5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Traditional Greek Stifado, Stifado recipe, Greek cuisine