Name: Instant Pot Greek Beef Stifado
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 lb (480 g) pearl onions, peeled; 1/2 cup (125 ml) olive oil; 1/2 cup (125 ml) dry red wine; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1¼ lbs (600 g) canned red tomatoes, crushed; 2 bay leaves; 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Description

Instant Pot Greek Beef Stifado is a hearty and aromatic stew made with tender beef, pearl onions, and a rich tomato-based sauce infused with cinnamon, rosemary, and red wine. This quick and flavorful dish brings traditional Greek flavors to your table in just 35 minutes.

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 lb (480 g) pearl onions, peeled

1/2 cup (125 ml) olive oil

1/2 cup (125 ml) dry red wine

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1¼ lbs (600 g) canned red tomatoes, crushed

2 bay leaves

4 cloves garlic, peeled

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 sprig fresh rosemary

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Set your Instant Pot to sauté. Add olive oil and heat until shimmering. Add the cubed beef in batches, browning each side. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Deglaze with red wine and red wine vinegar, scraping up browned bits. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Return beef to the pot and add crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, rosemary, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Pour in 1 cup of water. Stir to combine.
Seal the lid, set to high pressure, and cook for 20 minutes.
While beef cooks, sauté pearl onions in sunflower oil until browned. Remove and set aside.
Once the pressure cooking is done, let the Instant Pot naturally release for 10 minutes, then perform a quick release.
Add the sautéed pearl onions to the pot and set Instant Pot to sauté mode. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Remove bay leaves and rosemary. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot over rice, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread.

Notes

For a lamb version, substitute lamb for beef.

For a vegetarian version, use mushrooms and eggplant.

Add red pepper flakes or chili peppers for extra heat.

For a heartier dish, incorporate carrots or potatoes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Instant Pot
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 45g
Cholesterol: 100mg