Greek-Style Beef Stew - How to Make an Amazing Stifado - Food Wishes
This simple and satisfying dish is truly phenomenal, and might be the best beef stew you’ve never had. This is “old world” comfort food at its finest, and I really do hope you give it a try soon. Enjoy!
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LAMB STIFADO (The BEST Greek Stew Restaurant Recipe) Al's Kitchen
This Greek dish, Stifado is served at almost every Greek restaurant in Cyprus. Tender chunks of Beef or Lamb in a rich tomato sauce, sweetened by a large amount of cooked shallots and spiced with a subtle hint of vinegar and cinnamon. This is awesome when served with a crisp fresh Greek salad with chunky chips or rice. Al
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► Braun Hand Blender
► Masala Dabber Spice Tin
► Aluminium Frying Pan 24 cm
► Prestige 8 Ltr Pressure Cooker
Ingredients for Lamb Stifado
1 kg Diced Lamb cut into chunks
1kg Shalots
4 Tbsp Oil
3 Cloves of Garlic
3 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
300ml Red Wine
2 Tins chopped tomatoes
2 Tbsp Tomato Puree
3 Bay Leaves
2/3 Cinnamon Sticks
1 Tsp Sugar
1 Tsp Salt (And then to taste)
1 Tsp Whole Black Peppercorns (Optional)
1 tsp allspice
1/2 Nutmeg
Other Greek Recipes
Pourgouri Pilaff
Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)
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Greek Style Lamb & Potato Stew in the Instant Pot
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Ingredients
4.5-5 pounds (about 2 kilos) lamb pieces
1 onion, finely chopped
4-5 garlic cloves, grated
2 -3 carrots, peeled and diced
28 oz (794g) crushed tomatoes
salt, to taste
freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 sprig rosemary
2 bay leaves
1 heaping teaspoon sweet paprika
1 and 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
For serving: finely chopped parsley, olives, feta, bread
Instructions
Place all of the ingredients except for the oregano in side of the instant pot and mix together. Add a cup of water or chicken broth.
Set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 25 minutes. Make sure the vent is in the sealed position.
Allow the pressure to naturally release for about 15 mintes and then open the valve to release the remaining pressure.
Open the lid and taste the stew. Adjust the seasoning of needed. Remove the bay leaves and rosemary stem.
Add the teaspoon of oregano and garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve with toasted bread and a salad.
Kali Orexi!
Notes
Leg of lamb with the bone in is great for this recipe however boneless lamb works too. Use whatever you have. Beef is a good substitute.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 2 months.
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Lamb & Shallots Stew in the Instant Pot (Stifado)
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Ingredients
4-5 pounds (about 2 kg) leg of lamb cuts
about 24 shallots, peeled
1/2 cup olive oil
4-5 garlic cloves, grated
2-3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
2 cups water
about 30 oz (850g) crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon honey
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
6-10 stole peppercorns
6 allspice berries
about 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
freshly cracked black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
Season the lamb with salt and pepper on both sides.
Set the Instant Pot to the Saute setting and add 1/4 cup of olive oil. Brown the meat for about 5 minutes on each side in a few batches. Adding all of the meat at once will steam the meat instead of brown it.
Add the balsamic vinegar and the water to deglaze the pot. Place all of the meat back into the pot along with the tomatoes, and all of the seasonings except the oregano.
Set the Instant Pot to the High Pressure setting for 25 minutes. Make sure that the vent is set to the sealed position.
Allow the machine to Naturally Release the pressure for 15 minutes and then open the valve to release the remaining pressure.
While the meat is cooking preheat the oven to 425 °F, 220 °C.
Place the shallots onto a baking pan and drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Season them with salt and pepper and roast until golden and tender. About 25 minutes.
Add the shallots to the pot and set it to the saute setting until the sauce has thickened. About 10 minutes.
Add the oregano and taste the sauce. Add more salt if needed.
Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or bread and a salad.
Kali Orexi.
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A Comforting Greek Stew: Lamb & Cabbage
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Ingredients
3 and 1/2 pounds (1.5 kg) lamb
1 large head of green cabbage, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, grated
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, or to taste
15 oz (425g) crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried thyme
lemon wedges
Instructions
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Season the meat on both sides with a little salt and black pepper. Brown the lamb in a few baches as to not overcrowd the pan.
Alternatively brown the lamb in the air fryer at 400 °F, 200 °C for 20 minutes. Flip the lamb over halfway through.
Add the onions to the pot and warm through 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and warm through until fragrant.
Add all of the browned lamb to the pot aong with the salt, pepper, crushed tomatoes, a cup of water, and thyme. Cover the pot with the lid and cook over medium heat for about an hour or until tender and until the sauce has thickened.
Add the cabbage to the pot. Season it lightly with salt and pepper.
Cook over medium-high heat for about 20 minutes or until wilted.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve with toasted bread and some lemon wedges. Kali Orexi!
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