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Beef Stifado

Beef Stifado

Updated November 3, 2026

Greek beef stew with small onions, red wine, and warm spices like cinnamon.

Cook time
3 hrs
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Ingredients

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  • beef chuck, cubed
  • pearl onions, peeled
  • dry red wine
  • tomato paste
  • red wine vinegar
  • garlic
  • cinnamon stick
  • bay leaves
  • whole allspice
  • whole cloves
  • olive oil

Instructions

Brown the beef
Brown the beef
Sauté the onions
Sauté the onions
Build the braise
Build the braise
Braise until tender
Braise until tender
Serve with bread
Serve with bread

Tomorrow's Meal

Beef Stifado Pita Wraps with Crispy Onions

Shredded stifado beef and caramelized onions tucked into warm pita with yogurt and fresh herbs for a deconstructed sandwich

You'll need to pick up:

Pita breadGreek yogurt or sour creamFresh parsley or dillLemon wedges

Quick overview:

  1. 1.Gently reheat stifado over low heat until just warm through, about 5-7 minutes
  2. 2.Shred beef with two forks until tender strands form
  3. 3.Warm pita bread in a dry skillet 30 seconds per side
  4. 4.Spread 2 tablespoons yogurt inside each pita
  5. 5.Fill with shredded beef and onions, top with fresh herbs
  6. 6.Serve with lemon wedges for brightness

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