Dorothy's Stefado
Dorothy's Stefado is a classic Greek stifado: succulent chunks of chuck roast slow-simmered with whole baby onions in a tomato, red wine, and vinegar base infused with cinnamon, bay, and warm pickling spices. The long braise yields rich, tangy-sweet depth and melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for cozy dinners alongside mashed potatoes, feta-studded salad, olives, and crusty bread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves18
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
In a large soup pot, cook the beef in oil until the beef is browned.
- 2
Remove the beef and set it aside.
- 3
Stir the sugar into the drippings, add the onions, and cook until golden.
- 4
Remove the onions from the pan.
- 5
Return the beef to the pot and place the onions on top.
- 6
Mix the tomato paste, wine, and wine vinegar together, and add to the saucepan.
- 7
Put the garlic, pickling spices, bay leaf, cinnamon, and rosemary into a spice bag; add it to the pan.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper.
- 9
Cover and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, adding more liquid if needed.
- Calories 320.71 kcal Moderate
- Protein 34.24 g Good Source
- Carbs 15.14 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.01 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.89 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 100.38 mg High
- Sodium 133.09 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.3 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.23 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 81.38 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.19 mg Good Source
- Potassium 313.19 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 8.42 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 3.06 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Dorothy's Stefado is a Greek dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 20 mins, serves 18, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chuck Roast, Cinnamon Sticks, Dried Bay Leaves, and Dried Rosemary. Each serving provides about 320.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Dorothy's Stefado?
- It is a Greek recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Dorothy's Stefado made of?
- The main ingredients are Chuck Roast, Cinnamon Sticks, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Rosemary, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Dorothy's Stefado?
- Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Dorothy's Stefado?
- About 3 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 320.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Dorothy's Stefado easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 9 steps.
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