Beef Stifado Recipe

Name: Beef Stifado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds stewing beef lean; 3 tablespoons butter; 16 ounces onions pearl, drained, 1 can; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/2 cup white wine dry; 1/2 cup water; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon pickling spices; 4 whole cloves; 3 cloves garlic minced; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 12 ounces green peas frozen tiny

Servings: persons

2 1/2 pounds stewing beef lean
3 tablespoons butter
16 ounces onions pearl, drained, 1 can
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 cup white wine dry
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon pickling spices
4 whole cloves
3 cloves garlic minced
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
12 ounces green peas frozen tiny

1
Cut meat in 1-inch chunks.
2
Melt butter in large frying pan, brown meat.
3
Transfer to crockery pot.
4
stir drained onions and brown sugar into frying pan.
5
Cook over medium high heat, shaking pan, until glazed.
6
Transfer to crockery pot.
7
Add wine, water, tomato paste and vinegar to frying pan.
8
Stir to loosen drippings.
9
Pour over meat and onions.
10
Place pickling spices and cloves in a tea ball or cheesecloth bag.
11
Add to pot.
12
Season with garlic, salt and pepper.
13
Cover.
14
Cook on low 8 hours.
15
Thaw peas.
16
Add the last half hour of cooking.
17
Cook down juices until slightly reduced.
18
Serve in ramekins.
19
note: pickling spices and red wine vinegar punctuate this greek stew.
20
Round out the menu with pilaff, and salad with feta cheese.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 pounds stewing beef lean, 3 tablespoons butter, 16 ounces onions pearl, drained, 1 can, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Beef Stifado falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef Stifado

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