GreekFoodTv☼ Beef Stew with Greek Olives Greek Recipes HD

beef

🥗Healthier: lean cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Pork can be more budget-friendly while still providing good flavor.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice can add sweetness without alcohol.

Cut beef into big pieces.

Heat a pot over medium flame.

Pour in extra virgin Greek olive oil.

Carefully place the beef in the hot oil using tongs and stir to brown on all sides.

Add salt to the browned meat.

Add finely chopped red onion to the pot and stir in garlic for about a minute.

Pour in a little white wine to extinguish the alcohol.

Add tomatoes and a little room temperature water, about 2/3 of the way up the contents of the pot.

Add a piece of orange zest, bay leaf, oregano, all spice berries, and black pepper.

Add whole carrots and celery for flavor.

Cover the pot and let it cook down until thick.

Add green olives about 10-15 minutes before serving.

Turn off the heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

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