Greek Beef Stew Recipe

Greek Beef Stew

You'll love this traditional fare served over orzo pasta.

Ingredients

  • 1⁄4 cup olive oil
  • 2 pounds stew beef, cut into 1"-2" chunks
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes, 14 oz.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1⁄2 cup beef broth
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound orzo pasta
  • 1⁄3 cup kefalotiri, grated, or grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven. Sauté beef until browned. Remove beef to bowl, and add onion, tomatoes, garlic and oregano; cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Return beef to pan. Add the tomato paste and beef broth . Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place lid on the pot and bake for 1 1/2-2 hours. Serve with orzo, and sprinkle with cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1⁄4 cup olive oil
  • 2 pounds stew beef, cut into 1"-2" chunks
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes, 14 oz.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1⁄2 cup beef broth
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound orzo pasta
  • 1⁄3 cup kefalotiri, grated, or grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven. Sauté beef until browned. Remove beef to bowl, and add onion, tomatoes, garlic and oregano; cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Return beef to pan. Add the tomato paste and beef broth . Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place lid on the pot and bake for 1 1/2-2 hours. Serve with orzo, and sprinkle with cheese.