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Beef Stifado
Beef Stifado
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Prep Time:
45 minutes
Cook Time:
130 minutes
Total Time:
175 minutes
Succulent Greek beef stew with red wine, orange zest, and pearl onions, a must-make ahead dish for maximum flavor.
Ingredients:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 0.5 cup red wine
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 strip (4- by 1-inch) fresh orange zest
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound pearl onions, peeled
Instructions:
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt half of the butter with half of the first tablespoon of olive oil. Sear half of the beef cubes until browned on all sides, then transfer to a large saucepan. Repeat with the remaining butter, olive oil, and beef. Next, sauté onions and garlic in the skillet until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Deglaze the skillet with red wine, then add the mixture to the saucepan with the beef cubes.
  • Enhance the beef with a blend of salt, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and fragrant orange zest. Add the diced tomatoes and water, then cover and allow it to simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 1 hour.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, brown the pearl onions in the remaining tablespoon of olive oil for 20 minutes. Add the caramelized onions to the beef after it has simmered for an hour, cover, and simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Uncover the pot and simmer until the stew has reduced and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Remember to discard the orange zest before serving.

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