Stefado (Greek Beef Stew With Small Onions) Recipe

Name: Stefado (Greek Beef Stew With Small Onions)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs chuck roast, cut into chunks; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 2 cups white pearl onions, peeled; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1/2 cup red wine; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dill seed; 1 bay leaf; 1 small cinnamon stick; 3/4 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

3 lbs chuck roast, cut into chunks
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 cups white pearl onions, peeled
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dill seed
1 bay leaf
1 small cinnamon stick
3/4 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
salt and pepper

1
Brown beef cubs in olive oil in a large Dutch oven.
2
Remove and set aside.
3
Mix sugar into the drippings and add the onions, cooking until golden.
4
Return beef to the pot.
5
Mix in tomato paste, wine, wine vinegar, garlic, dill seed and rosemary.
6
Place cinnamon and bay leaf in a spice bag of cheesecloth (or just add it and remember to fish them out of the stew later).
7
Cover and simmer for 2 to 3 hours or until tender (I usually have to add about a cup of water about halfway through).
8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9
Alternatively, you can bake this at 275 degrees F in your oven; adjust times accordingly, if needed.

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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: 3 lbs chuck roast, cut into chunks, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon white sugar, 2 cups white pearl onions, peeled, and more.

Yes, Stefado (Greek Beef Stew With Small Onions) 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.

Stefado (Greek Beef Stew With Small Onions)

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