Classic Greek Beef Stifado
A traditional Greek beef stew that's hearty and flavorful, made with tender beef, onions, garlic, and a rich, sweet sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Beef stew meat
- ●1 medium Onionchopped
- ●3 cloves Garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- ●2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- ●2 tablespoons Grape molasses
- ●1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- ●1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- ●1/2 teaspoon Ground cumin
- ●1/2 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- ●4 slices Bacondiced
Instructions
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1. Cut the beef into 1-inch cubes and season with salt and black pepper.
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2. Heat the diced bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Once crispy, remove the bacon from the pot and set aside.
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3. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
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4. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
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5. Add the beef to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
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6. Sprinkle the flour over the beef and cook for 1 minute.
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7. Add the red wine vinegar, grape molasses, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cumin to the pot. Stir to combine.
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8. Return the bacon to the pot and bring the mixture to a simmer.
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9. Reduce the heat to low and let the stifado cook, covered, for 2-3 hours, or until the beef is tender.
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10. Serve the stifado hot, garnished with fresh parsley or thyme, if desired.