Description
A comforting and flavorful classic Greek beef stew with tender chunks of beef, aromatic herbs, and a rich tomato base, perfect for gathering loved ones around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb beef chuck, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 sweet onions, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook until aromatic.
- Increase heat to medium-high, pat the beef dry, season with salt and pepper, and brown the beef on all sides.
- Deglaze the pan with red wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
- Add tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, beef broth, oregano, and bay leaves. Cover and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally until beef is tender.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving, and remove bay leaves before ladling into bowls.
Notes
For a lighter variation, use chicken or mushrooms for a vegetarian option. Always allow the stew to rest for flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: beef stew, Greek cuisine, comfort food, traditional recipes