Stifado (Spiced Braised Beef & Onions) Recipe

Name: Stifado (Spiced Braised Beef & Onions)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil; 3 lbs beef, cut in 1 inch cubes; 4 cups beef broth (can use water); 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 cinnamon stick (4-inch); 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 lbs white pearl onions; 1/4 lb feta cheese, cut in 1/2-inch cubes

Servings: persons

1/3 cup olive oil
3 lbs beef, cut in 1 inch cubes
4 cups beef broth (can use water)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1 cinnamon stick (4-inch)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 lbs white pearl onions
1/4 lb feta cheese, cut in 1/2-inch cubes

1
Heat oil in a heavy frying pan over moderate heat until smoking.
2
Pat beef cubes completely dry with paper towels before browning quickly in hot oil; brown 3 or 4 batches, turning frequently with slotted spoon and regulating heat so meat browns a deep color without burning.
3
Transfer beef to a heavy 6-quart casserole.
4
Add water, tomato paste, vinegar, cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper to pan drippings in beefs original skillet; bring to a boil.
5
Meanwhile, scrape brown particles clinging to the bottom and sides of pan; pour scrapings over meat in casserole.
6
Bring meat and liquid to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover casserole tightly and simmer 1 1/4 hours.
7
Meanwhile, peel onions and add to casserole at the end of 1 1/4 hours; cover and cook 30 minutes longer, or until beef and onions are tender.
8
Stir in cheese; simmer, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes, or until cheese softens and is heated through.
9
Taste to correct seasonings. Serve directly from casserole.

1318

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

102

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 1/3 cup olive oil, 3 lbs beef, cut in 1 inch cubes, 4 cups beef broth (can use water), 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Stifado (Spiced Braised Beef & 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.

Stifado (Spiced Braised Beef & Onions)

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