Stefado of Beef Recipe

Name: Stefado of Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs rump steak, well trimmed; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped; salt and pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon oregano, crumbled; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon sugar; 120 ml dry white wine; 120 ml red wine vinegar; 25 boiling onions, peeled (tiny); 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

3 lbs rump steak, well trimmed
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
salt and pepper
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon oregano, crumbled
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon sugar
120 ml dry white wine
120 ml red wine vinegar
25 boiling onions, peeled (tiny)
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 300F/150C/Gas mark 2.
2
Combine all ingredients except 2 tablespoons parsley.
3
Mix very well.
4
Place in a heavy pot that can be covered.
5
Cover tightly and simmer for 2 hours or until the meat is very tender, and the onions have almost disintegrated.
6
Adjust oven temperature during cooking time so contents of pot remain at a simmer.
7
Do not let it boil.
8
When tender, cool and refrigerate.
9
Next day, discard congealed fat and reheat gently.
10
Serve in a deep dish, garnished with 2 tablespoons parsley.
11
Serve with rice or roast potatoes.

1198

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs rump steak, well trimmed, 3 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped, salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Stefado of Beef 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Stefado of Beef

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Variations & substitutions

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