Greek Style Beef Stew

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 2
Greek Style Beef Stew with Cumin and Cinnamon
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Prep

15 min

Cook

2 hrs

Ready In

2 hrs 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound cubed beef stew meat
1 onion , peeled and chopped
1 large clove garlic , minced
1/4 cup red wine
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6 whole black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1 can whole plum tomatoes , undrained and quartered
1/2 cup water
2 potatoes , peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 carrots , peeled and sliced
salt to taste ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
350
Sugar
6g
Fat
19g
Greek Style Beef Stew is a hearty meal that is perfect for colder weather. This recipe uses traditional Greek spices such as cumin and cinnamon to infuse the stew with delicious flavors. The chunks of beef are seared to perfection and then slowly cooked in a fragrant broth with potatoes and carrots. The resulting stew is rich and filling, perfect for a family dinner. While this recipe does require some time to simmer, it is easy to make and requires only a few simple ingredients. Serve the stew hot with some crusty bread to soak up all the delicious flavors.

Instructions

1.Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2.Cook beef until brown on all sides and remove to a plate.
3.In the same pot, cook onion for 3-4 minutes until softened, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
4.Pour in red wine, red wine vinegar, beef broth and tomato paste. Stir well.
5.Add rosemary, oregano, peppercorns, bay leaves, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, and brown sugar. Mix together.
6.Add canned tomatoes, water, potatoes, and carrots. Bring to a boil.
7.Once boiling, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 2 hours or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are soft.
8.Remove from heat and serve hot.
9.

PROS

Greek Style Beef Stew is hearty and filling, perfect for a cold day.

This recipe is easy to make and doesn’t require too many ingredients.

The stew is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins from the vegetables.

CONS

This stew is high in sodium, and the beef can be high in fat depending on the cut used.

This recipe may take some time to make due to simmering for 2 hours.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a great source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12. The vegetables in this recipe also provide fiber, potassium, and vitamin C.
The spices used in this recipe have some great health benefits too. Cumin may help improve digestion and reduce inflammation, while cinnamon has antioxidant properties and may help regulate blood sugar levels.

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