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Pat the beef chunks dry and season with salt and pepper. Brown the beef in batches until well-seared on all sides. Remove beef and set aside.","group":"Searing","title":"Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Searing"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In the same pot, add more oil if needed and sauté the minced garlic and tomato paste for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.","group":"Aromatics","title":"Add more oil if needed and sauté the minced garlic and tomato paste","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Aromatics"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Deglaze the pot with the red wine vinegar and red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let the wine simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.","group":"Deglazing","title":"Deglaze the pot with the red wine vinegar and red wine","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Deglazing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Return the beef to the pot. Add the beef broth, cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice berries, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 60 minutes.","group":"Simmering","title":"Return the beef to the pot","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Simmering"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"While the beef simmers, heat the remaining olive oil in a separate large skillet. Sauté the pearl onions over medium heat for 5-8 minutes until lightly browned on the outside. This helps them stay intact.","group":"Onions","title":"Heat the remaining olive oil","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Onions"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Add the browned onions to the pot with the beef. Cover and continue to simmer for another 45-60 minutes, or until the beef is very tender and the sauce has thickened. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.","group":"Finishing","title":"Add the browned onions","timerMinutes":50,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Traditional Stifado uses a high ratio of onions to meat, which provides the signature sweetness. Using whole pearl onions is essential for the texture. If you can't find fresh pearl onions, frozen ones (thawed and patted dry) work perfectly.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Greek"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["braise"],"equipment":["Dutch oven","large skillet","wooden spoon"],"diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":""},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Stifado tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat slowly on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce is too thick."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e4f2ba3915%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=489cf215-ad41-4996-85b9-d02eb197643a","imageAlt":"Beef Stifado (Traditional Greek Stew) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["greek","stew","beef","comfort food","slow cooked","aromatic"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Beef Stifado (Traditional Greek Stew)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T01:42:24.205Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T01:42:24.205Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_93cd8cc1d5","slug":"foul-mudammas-egyptian-b0a2d1a5","title":"Quick Foul Mudammas with Canned Fava Beans","description":"A traditional Egyptian and Mediterranean breakfast staple made from slow-cooked fava beans, seasoned with garlic, lemon, and high-quality olive oil.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Egyptian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","mediterranean","high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_93cd8cc1d5%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=5f51ba9c-cd23-448e-9c6a-c10cf077e07d","imageAlt":"Quick Foul Mudammas with Canned Fava Beans — recipe cover","tags":["fava beans","egyptian breakfast","healthy","high protein","vegan"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":4},{"id":"recipe_e90a4fd311","slug":"kagianas","title":"Kagianas","description":"A traditional Greek breakfast delight featuring vine-ripened tomatoes and creamy feta cheese scrambled with fresh eggs for a Mediterranean start to your day.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Greek"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e90a4fd311%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b290bd3d-1e1d-42f8-8a20-bcfda19a5c6e","imageAlt":"Kagianas — recipe cover","tags":["eggs","tomato","feta","greek","mediterranean","healthy","quick"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":6},{"id":"menemen_a62c2fd7c2","slug":"menemen","title":"Menemen","description":"A classic Turkish breakfast dish consisting of eggs, tomatoes, and green peppers, traditionally served in a metal skillet with crusty bread.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","low_carb","gluten_free","mediterranean"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmenemen_a62c2fd7c2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e9e71400-16af-40b7-bac9-bd5fd60261a7","imageAlt":"Menemen — recipe cover","tags":["turkish breakfast","eggs","tomatoes","vegetarian","healthy","quick"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":5}]}