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Stifado

Sweet and sour beef or rabbit stew with whole pearl onions, cinnamon, and red wine vinegar. A Greek winter classic with Byzantine roots.

Prep 20 min

Cook 2h

Total 2h 20m

Serves 6

Dinner·Greek·Medium

Ingredients

Step 1 — Stew

2 lbs beef chuck (cubed)
1 lb pearl onions (peeled)
¼ cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves
1 cup red wine
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 bay leaves
3 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
Salt and pepper

Instructions

1
Brown meat
Season and brown beef in oil. Remove.
2
Braise
Sauté onions and garlic. Add wine, vinegar, paste, and spices. Return beef and simmer 1½–2 hours until tender.
3
Serve
Serve with crusty bread or orzo.

Nutrition per serving: 460 cal · 36g protein · 18g carbs · 26g fat · 3g fiber

For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.

DinnerGreekMedium

Stifado

Sweet and sour beef or rabbit stew with whole pearl onions, cinnamon, and red wine vinegar. A Greek winter classic with Byzantine roots.

4.2 (5 ratings)

Servings

Why You'll Love It

Feeds a crowd
High in protein
Simple ingredients

Prep

20 min

Cook

2h

Total

2h 20m

Serves

6

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