Greek Stifado

(Norsk oppskrift: Stifado, gresk gryterett)

Stifado is a flavorful Greek dish that is perfect for winter. There are lots of flavor in this lush stew, and it feels extra warming due to the exotic spices. Did I mention that it tastes great?

Tasty Greek Beef Stifado

• Servings: 4
• Time: 2hr
• Difficulty: easy
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A Traditional and Flavorful Greek Stew, Perfect for Family Dinners.

Ingredients

• 800 grams stewing beef
• 2 cloves finely chopped garlic
• 2 chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons oil for frying
• 4 tablespoons tomato paste
• 200 ml red wine
• 1 tin chopped tomatoes
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 whole cinnamon
• 4 whole cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Directions

Cut meat into cubes (2×2 cm). Brown the meat in two rounds with garlic and onion in a pan with oil.

Add the tomato puree into the pan and cook for a few minutes. Add the red wine, canned tomatoes and whole spices. Simmer under a lid for 1-1 ½ hours, or until meat is tender. Season to taste with salt, pepper and sugar.

Serve with pasta, salad, tzatziki, roasted potato and / or good bread.