Greek Stifado – Traditional Beef Stew with Shallots and Cinnamon
A hearty Greek Stifado brings the Mediterranean sun straight into your kitchen. This aromatic beef stew is an absolute classic, characterized by the sweetness of the many shallots and the warm aroma of cinnamon. As a little cat chef, I love when the meat simmers until butter-tender and the seductive scent of cloves and red wine fills the house. This dish is surprisingly easy to make, even if the long simmering time requires a little patience – but the wait is definitely worth it for this healthy and nutrient-dense soul food. Whether for a cozy dinner or just to treat yourself, this recipe brings Greece right into your home. Grab your apron and let's whip up this wonderful, traditional stew together in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Preparation
Sear the beef goulash (250 g) on all sides in a heavy pot with some olive oil (20 ml) until it has a nice brown crust.
Peel the shallots (8) and leave them whole, finely chop the garlic clove (2) and add both to the meat.
Deglaze with the red wine (100 ml) and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom – that's where the deep flavors come from, meow!
Add the strained tomatoes (200 g) and refine with the cinnamon stick (1), the clove (1), and the bay leaf (1).
Season with salt (5 g) and pepper (2 g) and let it simmer gently over low heat for about 90 minutes until the meat is butter-tender.
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