Greek-Style Beef Stew (Stifado)
Greek-style beef stifado is a rich, tangy stew of tender beef and sweet shallots simmered with tomato paste, red wine vinegar, white wine, garlic, and beef broth. Cinnamon, allspice, cloves, oregano, rosemary, and bay leaves give the sauce warm, aromatic depth, making it a comforting choice for a leisurely family dinner or cool-weather gathering.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook2 hrs 35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Greek-Style Beef Stew (Stifado), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Place beef in a bowl and season generously with pepper and kosher salt. Cover and transfer to the refrigerator until ready to use; up to 1 day is fine.
- 3
Leaving the root ends in place, cut off the shallot tops. Remove and discard the skins.
- 4
Heat oil in a heavy skillet over high heat. Add the beef and cook until nicely seared, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining beef.
- 5
Turn off the heat and add oil to the empty skillet. Add the shallots and let the skillet cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the heat back on to medium and toss the shallots until browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer the shallots to a plate.
- 6
Add oil to the skillet with the onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt; cook and stir for about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook until toasted, about 2 minutes.
- 7
Add the red wine vinegar and white wine and bring to a boil, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the sugar, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, oregano, bay leaves, and rosemary sprigs. Stir to combine and cook until reduced by about half, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 8
Add the browned beef and shallots to the skillet and toss carefully until coated. Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer.
- 9
Reduce the heat to low or medium-low. Cover and cook at a gentle simmer for 1 hour, then uncover and cook for at least 1 more hour, stirring occasionally to move the beef and shallots around. Add more broth if needed during cooking, and skim off some fat if preferred.
- 10
The meat is done when a fork slides in easily, but it is not falling apart on its own; it may take longer than 2 hours.
- 11
Taste and adjust the seasonings before serving.
- 12
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 492.04 kcal High 25%
- Protein 49.84 g Good Source 100%
- Carbohydrate 22.89 g 8%
- Total Fat 20.71 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 4.3 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 149.76 mg High 50%
- Sodium 395.38 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 3.64 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 2.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.33 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 69.75 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 6.05 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 152.74 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 55.04 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 11.49 mg Moderate 13%
- 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
Greek Style Beef Stew (Stifado) is a Greek dinner recipe made with 21 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs, serves 6, and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Chuck Roast, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 492.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Greek-Style Beef Stew (Stifado)?
- It is a Greek stew recipe made with 21 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Greek-Style Beef Stew (Stifado) made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Chuck Roast, Diced Onion, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 21 is above.
- What goes well with Greek-Style Beef Stew (Stifado)?
- Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Greek-Style Beef Stew (Stifado)?
- About 3 hrs in total: 25 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 492.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Greek-Style Beef Stew (Stifado) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 21 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Greek-Style Beef Stew (Stifado) healthy?
- Greek-Style Beef Stew (Stifado) has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 492.04 calories and 49.84 g of protein, or 100% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 395.38 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.3 g (22% 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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