Stefado Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Stefado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb. lean beef stew meat; salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1/2 c. butter; 2 1/2 lb. small onions, peeled; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste; 1/3 c. red wine; 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar; 1 Tbsp. brown sugar; 1 clove garlic, minced or mashed; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 tsp. cumin

Servings: persons

3 lb. lean beef stew meat
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 c. butter
2 1/2 lb. small onions, peeled
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/3 c. red wine
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 clove garlic, minced or mashed
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. cumin

1
Season meat with salt and pepper.
2
Melt butter in a Dutch oven; add meat and coat with butter (but do not brown).
3
Arrange whole onions over meat.
4
Mix tomato paste, wine, red wine vinegar, sugar, garlic and cumin and pour over meat and onions.
5
Add bay leaf.
6
Place a plate over onions to hold them down while cooking. Cover and simmer for 3 hours or until meat is very tender; do not stir ingredients while cooking!
7
As you serve, stir sauce gently to blend.

1201

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb. lean beef stew meat, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, 1/2 c. butter, 2 1/2 lb. small onions, peeled, and more.

Yes, Stefado falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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