Greek beef stifado with shallots
A Greek stew of beef, whole shallots and cinnamon in a rich tomato sauce. Slow and sweetly spiced.
- Time2 hr 30
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.21 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a casserole and brown the beef in two batches for 6 minutes each.
12 min - 2
Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 5 minutes.
5 min - 3
Stir in the purée, then the wine and vinegar. Let it bubble for 2 minutes.
2 min - 4
Add the tomatoes, cinnamon, bay leaves and cloves with 200 ml water.
- 5
Cover and cook gently for 2 hours, stirring now and then, until the beef is tender.
120 min - 6
Uncover for the last 10 minutes if the sauce is thin. Remove the cinnamon and bay leaves.
10 min - 7
Serve with rice or crusty bread.
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