Greek Beef Stew Recipe
This is a delicious ethnic variation on classic beef stew. I think the cinnamon gives it a unique and delicious flavor. Adults and kids we have served this to both loved it. I adapted this from Mark Bittman's How to Cook Everything.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/2 pounds beef chuck or round, trimmed of surface fat and cut into 1 inch cubes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 large onions, cut into eighths or 20 pearl onions skewered with a toothpick (to hold together)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup chicken, beef, or vegetable stock, 1 cup water, and 1 cup dry red wine, (or 3 cups of whatever mix of these you prefer)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 6oz can tomato paste
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 Iarge potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 heaping tablespoon minced garlic
- Minced fresh parsley leaves for garnish
Directions
- Heat a large casserole or deep skillet (that can later be covered) over medium-high heat for 2 or 3 minutes; add the oil,
- Add the meat chunks to the skillet a few at a time, turning to brown well on all sides. Do not crowd or they will not brown properly; cook them in batches if necessary. Season the meat with salt and pepper as it cooks.
- When the meat is brown, remove it with a slotted spoon. Add a little more oil if needed and add the onions. Cook, stirring, until they soften, about 6 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Add the stock, water and wine, bay leaf, thyme, cinnamon, cloves, tomato paste, vinegar, and meat, and bring to a boil.
- Using a spatula, scrape all the onions and sauce into a slow cooker. Add the potatoes, carrots, minced garlic and the browned meat. Set to low and cook for 6-10 hours.
- Garnish with parsley and serve over orzo or bulgar pilaf.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 323g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 522 | |
| Calories from Fat 249 | 48% |
| Total Fat 27.75g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 8.14g | 33% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium 383mg | 16% |
| Potassium 1038mg | 30% |
| Total Carbs 17.38g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.4g | 11% |
| Sugars 7.42g | 5% |
| Protein 48.95g | 78% |
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Reviews
March 2, 2011
This was a big hit with kids and adults at our recent gathering. If you get bored with regular beef stew...this is definitely a great variation!I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
Comments
February 28, 2011This looks like a keeper, John. Greek foods are my favourite, so will give it a try and let you know how it turned out.
Bill Farly
British Columbia
Canada.
