We invite you to prepare Stifado – aromatic Greek-Cypriot beef stew. Stifado is the perfect choice for the autumn-winter season. Moreover, this dish is not complicated to cook.
Ingredients:
- 50 ml olive oil
- 500 g beef
- 250 g shallots
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons vinegar (preferably apple cider)
- A piece of cinnamon stick
- A few cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- Star anise
- 1 can of tomatoes (approximately 400 g)
- Parsley
- About 300 ml water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Sear the beef: Heat a pan with olive oil. Add diced beef and fry until browned.
- Add shallots: Peel the shallots and add them to the beef (you can cut them in half). Sauté everything together until the shallots are golden and slightly caramelized.
- Incorporate aromatics: Add minced garlic, vinegar, spices, and tomatoes (canned tomatoes are a great option, especially in the autumn-winter season).
- Simmer the stew: Add about 100 ml of water, cover with a lid, and let it simmer for 1.5-2 hours. Add more water as needed to ensure the sauce doesn’t become too thick.
- Finish cooking: By the end of cooking, the beef should be tender, and the sauce should be rich and slightly thick.
Your Stifado – an aromatic Greek-Cypriot beef stew – is ready! Serve it topped with chopped parsley and alongside pita bread. Alternatively, it pairs wonderfully with rice or French fries. Enjoy!