Slow Roasted Greek Beef & Veggie Bake | Melt-in-Your-Mouth Comfort Food

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Lean beef reduces fat content while pork shoulder is often less expensive.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese provides a similar texture with fewer calories, while ricotta is budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is a healthier fat, while canola oil is often less expensive.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives can be lower in sodium, and canned olives are usually more affordable.

Start by doubling the recipe because using 6 lbs of beef stew cubes instead of 3 lbs.

Peel 5 potatoes and cut them into wedges; place them at the bottom of the pan.

Season the potatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and a light sprinkling of dried oregano.

Thinly slice 2-3 large onions and place them on top of the potatoes.

Chop baby carrots into smaller pieces and add them to the pan.

Chop 1 bell pepper and add it to the pan.

Grate 4 Roma tomatoes using a box grater and add them to the pan; if using canned, one 16oz can will suffice.

Cut cauliflower florets and add them to the top of the dish.

Drizzle everything with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and oregano.

Add 2-3 bay leaves for freshness.

Drizzle 1/4 cup balsamic glaze over the ingredients; balsamic vinegar can be used as a substitute.

Grate 5-6 garlic cloves and add them to the pan.

Optionally, add half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon or one cinnamon stick for flavor.

Pour 1 cup of water into the pan to ensure enough liquid during cooking.

Cover the dish with parchment paper and then foil to prevent direct contact with food.

Seal everything tightly and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 2 hours.

After 2 hours, raise the temperature to 400°F and cook for another 2 hours.

Halfway through, take the dish out, mix everything, and taste the liquid for seasoning adjustments.

After 4 hours, uncover the dish and let it cook for an additional 30-40 minutes to thicken the sauce and color the vegetables.

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