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Beef Stew Greek Style

Sometimes we need a hot meal to warm our soul. Consider making this beef stew recipe for yourself, or for a loved one, when a little extra comfort is needed. Below are two sets of directions. One is for the stove-top, and one is for the crock pot. You can also make this ahead of time and freeze it for later. It is perfect served with french fries, a baked potato, or rice. Enjoy!

This beef stew recipe is provided by Katerina’s Finest
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Beef Stew Recipe

Beef Stew

Katerina's Finest
Below are two sets of directions – one is for the stove-top and one is for the crock pot. You can also make this ahead of time and freeze it for later. It is perfect served with french fries, baked potato or rice. Enjoy!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Greek

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup Olive Oil
  • 3 lbs Beef cut into serving size pieces
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 1 can (16 oz) Puréed Tomatoes or fresh if preferred
  • 3-4 tbsp Parsley finely chopped, dry parsley will also work
  • 1 tsp Sugar optional
  • 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a heavy pan
  • Add meat and cook over medium-low to medium heat for 8-10 minutes until browned throughout
  • Add the onion and continue to stir occasionally for 2-3 minutes
  • Add the remainder of ingredients. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until meat is tender and the sauce is thick. If needed, you can add a little water

Notes

Consider adding bite size potatoes and peas to the mix near the end of the cooking process. You could also try to replace the parsley with other spices like all spice berries, cinnamon, cloves or cumin. If you use any of these spices, use them in small quantities.

Crock Pot Option

Combine all of the ingredients into a crock pot and leave it on high for about 2 hours, or until the meat is cooked tender. You can also add bite size potato pieces and peas 1 hour before the cooking process is done.
Tip: If you intend to freeze some of this meal, do not add potatoes. Potatoes do not freeze well.
Keyword Beef, Stew

Beef Stew Greek Style Recipe

 

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup of olive oil
  • 3lbs beef cut into serving size pieces
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • I can (16 oz) puréed tomatoes – or fresh if preferred
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons finely chopped parsley – dry parsley will also do
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

 

Directions:

  1. Heat the oil in a heavy pan
  2. Add meat and cook over medium-low to medium heat for 8-10 minutes until browned throughout
  3. Add the onion and continue to stir occasionally for 2-3 minutes
  4. Additionally, add the remainder of ingredients. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until meat is tender and the sauce is thick. If needed, you can add a little water

Preparation time is approximately 20 minutes

Consider adding bite size potatoes and peas to the mix near the end of the cooking process. You could also try to replace the parsley with other spices like all spice berries, cinnamon, cloves or cumin. If you use any of these spices, use them in small quantities.

Crock Pot Option For Beef Stew:

Combine all of the ingredients into a crock pot and leave it on high for about 2 hours, or until the meat is cooked tender. You can also add bite size potato pieces and peas 1 hour before the cooking process is done.

Tip: If you intend to freeze some of this meal, do not add potatoes. Potatoes do not freeze well.

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Featured Contributor: Katerina Zeppos

Katerina is a wife, mom of two young children, and founder of Katerina’s Finest which imports only the finest quality olives and olive oil from a small collective in southern Greece. They believe that this region grows the finest and most flavorful olives anywhere in the world! To finish out their line of products, they also produce their own Dressings & Vinaigrettes with a special Greek blend.