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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super
thank you
too many flavours Chef John, it doesn't need oregano, rosemary or clove, it probably doesn't need tomato or garlic either
No oregano?
This is Michelin star cookery!
love your vids…. smeary to cook…!!!! and devious..x
This is a solid beef stew recipe. 5stars
But the root end was in the ground. It's covered in dirt and bird piss. Think I'd prefer a separated shallot to dirt in my meal. Same with the outer layer that's touched the skin. No way it's going in my pot because it's touched the ground.
Κοκκινιστό kokkinistò ή or στιφάδο stifàdo;?
As far as the shallots not searing because of contact, I give them a gentle mash with a jar to flatten just enough to have two sides!!
Around here that's like $30 worth of shallots.
"Stifado, Stifado", a delectable cuisine's succulent journey from the Ottoman Empire to Greece.
Thank you!!! Can't wait to make this mouth-watering stew!
This IS the best beef stew I ever had. Thank you chef John
Never seen a Stifado receipe that used broth instead of red wine…….
Disco Stu reference??? (Disco Stu, likes Disco music…)
Cincinnati chili has cinnamon in it, must be from stifado, because the orig chili parlors were owned by Greeks.
I have been making beef bourguignon for years using frozen pearl onions for years. It never occurred to me to use shallots, which is so frustrating because I always have them in the fridge. Thanks for the recipe and idea.
Making this this weekend.
Remember you can use what ever you want for the onions after all you are the John Snow of you Stifado…
No! Rabbit stifado or nothing! Give me rabbit, or give me death!
Dude, I am so hooked on this stew, I just finished making it for the THIRD TIME, and it never ceases to amaze! The house smells so good while cooking this, it drives my husband crazy. I can't thank you enough! Plus, another recipe where I get to drink wine while I cook. LOL!
My Greek-Jewish friend made this!
This looks completely delicious. Can't wait to give it a try! Yes, the meat should be tender and if it isn't COOK IT!!
try it with a little chilli powder, pasta and greek hard goat cheese and you will love it even more!
Regarding the shallots, even at the price Walmart sells them for, by the pound the meat is cheaper. I do love them, but rarely buy them. Right now shallots at Walmart are 82 cents an ounce. (about $2.47 for 3oz package) or ($13/lb) I just got chuck roast elsewhere today at $5.99/lb. Given that price, go get an onion and spend the 72 cents a can for Walmart brand broth. And, by the way, if you grow rosemary in zone 4 or colder and don't harvest it all, just put it on the porch in winter. Harvest at will. Freezes nicely out there.
Nutmeg..orange peel..thyme..red wine? I don't say this looks absolute stunning but…
My pal had this in Greece on a school trip and never fucking shut up about it for years. It does look smashing right enough