Mediterranean🥣 Soups & stews

Greek Lemony Beef & Cabbage Stew

Name: Greek Lemony Beef & Cabbage Stew
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 lb boneless chuck beef; ¼ cups olive oil; flour; 1 onion; 2 carrots; 5-6 garlic cloves; 1-2 bay leaves; 2 lemon juice; 4-5 cups beef broth; 1 tsp dried crushed oregano; 1 rosemary sprig; 4-5 potatoes; 1 cabbage; salt and black pepper

⏱ 135 min

A hearty Greek stew featuring braised beef chuck simmered with potatoes and cabbage in a lemony, herb-infused broth. The beef is seared until golden, then slow-cooked with onions, carrots, garlic, and aromatic herbs until tender—a warming, comforting dish perfect for cold winter days.

Adapted from a video by Dimitra's Dishes

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Ingredients

boneless chuck beef2 lb
olive oil¼ cups
flourfor dredging the meat
onionfinely chopped1
carrotspeeled and diced2
garlic clovesgrated5-6
bay leaves1-2
lemon juicefrom 2 lemons

Steps

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1
Cut the beef into chunks of roughly equal size and pat dry with paper towels. Lightly dredge in flour, shaking off excess, and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
2
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in batches to avoid crowding, sear the beef pieces until golden and browned on both sides, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
3
In the same pot, add the onion and carrots over medium heat and sauté for about 7-8 minutes until softened. Add the grated garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4
Return the beef to the pot along with 4-5 cups beef broth, lemon juice, bay leaves, oregano, and rosemary sprig. Stir well and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender, stirring occasionally.
5
Stir in the potatoes and cabbage (if using). Season with salt and pepper, and add more broth if needed to cover the vegetables. Cover and simmer for an additional 30-40 minutes until the potatoes and cabbage are tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
6
Remove the rosemary sprig and bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice as desired.
7
Ladle the stew into bowls and serve with crusty bread or rice on the side.

Greek Lemony Beef & Cabbage Stew

Ingredients

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