Authentic Beef Stifado Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 cup red wine
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 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

1. In a large skillet, heat half the butter and half the olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown half the beef cubes on all sides, then transfer to a large saucepan. Repeat with remaining butter, olive oil, and beef. Add onions and garlic to the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook until onions soften and turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in red wine, bring to a simmer, and scrape onions into the saucepan with the beef.
2. Season the beef with salt, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and orange zest. Add diced tomatoes and water. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 hour.
3. Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add pearl onions and cook until well-browned, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. After the beef has simmered for an hour, add the pearl onions, cover, and continue simmering for 20 minutes.
4. Remove the lid and simmer uncovered until the stew reduces and slightly thickens, about 10 minutes. Remove orange zest before serving this delicious Beef Stifado.

Nutrition

• Calories: 544 kcal
• Fat Content: 35 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 7 g
• Sodium Content: 715 mg
• Protein Content: 32 g
• Cholesterol Content: 112 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 21 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 13 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g