Cooking Lucid
Stifado
Sweet and sour beef or rabbit stew with whole pearl onions, cinnamon, and red wine vinegar. A Greek winter classic with Byzantine roots.
Prep 20 min
Cook 2h
Total 2h 20m
Serves 6
Dinner·Greek·Medium
Ingredients
Step 1 — Stew
- 2 lbs beef chuck (cubed)
- 1 lb pearl onions (peeled)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Brown meat
Season and brown beef in oil. Remove.
- 2
Braise
Sauté onions and garlic. Add wine, vinegar, paste, and spices. Return beef and simmer 1½–2 hours until tender.
- 3
Serve
Serve with crusty bread or orzo.
Nutrition per serving: 460 cal · 36g protein · 18g carbs · 26g fat · 3g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
