Hellenic Beef Stew with Tomatoes and Spices
Tender beef is simmered with potatoes, carrots, onions, and plum tomatoes in a richly seasoned broth brightened by red wine and red wine vinegar. Rosemary, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, and bay leaves create warm Greek-style character, making this hearty stew a comforting choice for a family dinner or a relaxed weekend meal.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hellenic Beef Stew with Tomatoes and Spices, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a 5-quart pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches; cook and stir until well browned on all sides. Remove the beef with a slotted spoon and set aside. Brown the remaining beef and set aside.
- 2
Place the chopped onion in the pressure cooker; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the garlic and stir for an additional minute. Pour in the red wine, red wine vinegar, and beef broth; stir in the tomato paste and mix well.
- 3
Grind or crush the rosemary, oregano, and peppercorns in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder. Add the crushed spices to the cooker with the bay leaves, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, and brown sugar.
- 4
Pour in the tomatoes and their juice; rinse the can with water and add the water to the cooker. Stir in the potatoes and carrots. Return the browned meat to the pressure cooker. The 5-quart pot should be about half full and a little soupy; the potato will dissolve slightly and thicken the stew after cooking. Cover the pot and seal the lid.
- 5
Bring the pot up to high pressure over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, maintaining full pressure, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the pressure reduce naturally. Taste the stew and add salt, if desired.
- Calories 324.81 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 8.61 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 45.22 g 16%
- Total Fat 13.08 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 2.44 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 6.17 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 425.82 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 4.17 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 11.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.81 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 114.42 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.03 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 321.52 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 105.29 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 22.43 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Hellenic Beef Stew with Tomatoes and Spices is a Greek dinner recipe made with 26 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Black Peppercorns, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 324.81 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hellenic Beef Stew with Tomatoes and Spices?
- It is a Greek stew recipe made with 26 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Hellenic Beef Stew with Tomatoes and Spices made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Black Peppercorns, Brown Sugar, Carrot. The full list of 26 is above.
- What goes well with Hellenic Beef Stew with Tomatoes and Spices?
- Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Hellenic Beef Stew with Tomatoes and Spices?
- About 50 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 324.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hellenic Beef Stew with Tomatoes and Spices easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 26 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Hellenic Beef Stew with Tomatoes and Spices healthy?
- Hellenic Beef Stew with Tomatoes and Spices has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 324.81 calories and 8.61 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 425.82 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.44 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Sulfites, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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