Greek Beef Stew (Stifado) That Melts in Your Mouth

By Unicorns in the Kitchen · 150 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Season the beef pieces on all sides with the salt and pepper.
2. Heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches, without crowding, then set all the beef aside.
3. Heat the remaining olive oil in the same pot and brown the shallots until golden on all sides.
4. Add the garlic, tomato paste and allspice and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
5. Return the beef to the pot with the red wine and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to deglaze.
6. Add the chopped tomatoes, bay leaves, cinnamon stick and cloves.
7. Add enough water to barely cover the beef, bring to a simmer, then lower the heat to medium, cover and cook for about 2 hours, until the beef is tender and fully cooked.

Summarized from Unicorns in the Kitchen's video. Watch it for the details.

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