This Beef Stew Is The Most Comforting Dish | Greek Style Beef Stew Recipe

This version of greek style beef stew is out of this world when it comes to flavour. It's packed with goodness and doesn't require many ingredients to achieve that. It's relatively cheap and easy to make, making it the perfect stew for any day of the year. Please enjoy this stew recipe.
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Ingredients -
1 1/2 Tbsp (30ml) - Olive Oil
1.5kg (3.3lbs) - Beef Chuck, Large Diced
2 - Brown (Yellow) Onions, Large Diced
6 - Shallots, Halved & Peeled (Substitute With Onion)
4 - Garlic Cloves, Roughly Chopped
2 tsp (5g) - Ground Cumin
130g (4.5oz) - Concentrated Tomato Paste
160ml (160g) - Red Wine (See Alcohol Notes Below)
60ml (1/4 Cup) - Red Wine Vinegar
550ml (550g) - Chicken or Beef Stock or Water
2 - Cinnamon Sticks
10 - Whole Cloves
4 - Dried Bay Leaves
7g (0.25oz) - Fresh Oregano
90g (3.1oz) - Dried Currants (Optional)
Seasoning To Taste
Recipe Notes -
If you can't consume alcohol, substitute the red wine for beef or chicken stock.
If you wish to not use fresh oregano, dried can be used instead. Use 1 1/2 tsp (1.5g).
Dried Currants are optional.
Shallots can be substituted with regular brown (yellow) onions. Use 2 extra onions.
Serving Options -
Mashed Potato
Rice
Pasta
Mixed Vegetables
Bread
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[@blacksheep4266]

“You should have all of these things in your pantry“. I appreciate your confidence. 😂😂

[@wurlitzer895]

@Dsnovocastrian LOL!!!

[@wurlitzer895]

Yup. I'm with you on this one!!!

[@taleinz1]

@Dsnovocastrian lol 😅

[@rebeccafrost5542]

Guessing purchase counter food often. Otherwise.....

[@harmony3395]

Lol

[@erickimia9141]

I love your quick instruction and cutting the BS of other chefs

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you 🙏

[@liznewark]

@Chef Jack Ovens I have come back to this recipe repeatedly and have tweaked the ingredients with great results. I’ve thrown sweet potatoes in the stew, I’ve switched the raisins for dates, and added frozen vegetables to the mix. This spice combo warms up the bland traditional stew making it delectable!

[@xEsCApeTheLaWz]

For people that can't consume alcohol: For me using the combination of grape juice and a little bit of balsamic vinegar replicates the flavor of using red wine in cooking extremely well. Just do not use too much grape juice because of the sugar in it, otherwise the dish can become a bit too sweet. I usually use about half or a third of the amount of wine it says in a recipe. For example if a recipe wants me to use 300ml red wine, I use 100ml-150ml grape juice and balsamic vinegar to taste (usually 1-3 tbsp).

[@swagman7728]

thanks!

[@peterdewberry3082]

Alcohol boils at 78 Celsius (173 F) within 3 or 4 minutes into the recipe, all the alcohol would have evaporated.

[@nadeemsiddiq7636]

I made this tonight. I did indeed have everything in my pantry except for the currants which were easily found at my local grocery store. Turned out wonderful! I also served it with mash potatoes. Thank you so much for this as well as all of your other recipes which always really distill things down to their simplest forms and easiest methods for novices like me. Very much appreciated!

[@jonclymer9025]

Totally worth making dont skip this ones guys even if youre missing some of the optional stuff but i did end up trying it with the other stuff and it does add a unique touch so good

[@patriciahall2223]

Hi Jack , I will be using this recipe on the weekend for sure , looks delicious & perfect for our artic temps in Canada....thank you very much 🇨🇦

[@RorysRamblings]

Hi Jack, Made this today as its winter in Busselton now however I modified your recipe to what I had available in my fridge and pantry. Thanks mate!

[@ChefJackOvens]

Fantastic!

[@dudessjoddie]

After making your Tuscan chicken, I’m back for more recipes! Absolutely delicious so going to try this one next

[@ChefJackOvens]

It's so good!

[@melstjohn3766]

My mouth’s watering just watching you tuck in Making this for sure .Thank you Jack

[@RoyShouriMustango]

Watching this is comforting. Imagine eating this 😋

[@ChefJackOvens]

The best of both worlds 🤤😉

[@scotnick59]

Love love great stew; nothing better on a cold wintry night along with hot sourdough French bread & butter!

[@diane2609]

Jack, you are a superb, no-nonsense presenter and I can’t wait to try this beef stew

[@wendyhannan2454]

That’s what I like about Jacks recipes, straight into the recipe, no mucking around. This looks lovely, especially with the mash. Who doesn’t like a stew ?

[@ekspatvos6264]

Looks DIVINE! For certain trying this recipe this week. Thanks!

[@terriarheghan3676]

You never have a bad recipe!! My favorite meal prepper/ meal chef!!

[@ChefJackOvens]

I appreciate that!

[@evehsv5556]

Great recipe once again Chef Jack I’m not a cinnamon girl but I do always add sweet potato 🍠 and carrrots for natural sweetener trust me it’s delicious and they also naturally thicken my stews we love stews but I do cheat I use the pressure cooker 🤣🤣🤣except when I stew rib’s definitely slow cook those in my casserole dish in the oven gosh they’re good. Thanks Jack. 😊

[@eugenesenkin2137]

Ooooh, have you ebver tried to make mashed potatos out of sweet potato? I'm very curious how it tastes like...

[@AceOnBase1]

I tried using sweet potato and cooking in the pressure cooker and it ruined it lol… not the same.

[@pieguy279]

Looks great, can't wait to make it myself

[@ulfur7584]

its so refreshing to have a cooking video for noobs. I get so annoyed with videos that say put a bit of this and a bit of that, with a touch of this, what does that mean?? how much is a touch? is a touch of vinegar different to a splash of vinegar? is cooking something for a little bit 5min? 3? 1? Most videos are done with too many assumptions and I've just discovered you now and Im already making my shopping list for tomorrow. Thanks for a well explained, well structured and easy to follow recipes videos, please keep doing what your dong

[@Sambell3936]

Excellent recipe and video. You are definitely one of my favourite chefs. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@TheFrogEnjoyer]

So glad to see your channel doing well.

[@demrasnawla]

The currants actually made me a lot more eager to try the dish

[@thoponchowdhury3103]

With a couple spice tweaks I’ve made this twice and it is brilliant 🙏🏼 it comes down to taste but I just added a few chilies etc

[@markbaker42]

G'day Chef. I made your dish last night and it was absolutely amazing!! I did add red capsicum and also rinsed my old Vegemite jar in also. So good!! Thankyou.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Fantastic!

[@D_A_Marv]

I almost licked my screen. I’ll definitely make this. Thanks for sharing!

[@c4c44w]

Never heard anyone describe bay leaf as piney but apparently google agrees. I never knew what to call the flavor so i'm stealing this, thanks.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Haha there you go 😉

[@steinetrinder696]

Watched the vid and cooked. A huge success! Took the cinnamon sticks out early... to taste. Thanks, mate!

[@artelina]

I made this today and the flavors are incredible. So much depth and nuances so this recipe is really really good compare to other ones. Although I needed to cook the beef about 5 hrs before it started to soften the way I like it. I got threbest greek food ever on an island Leflada GR and this stew is really close to the one which made me lick the plate. Thank you so much for this one and also your straight forwards approach.

[@tilltronje1623]

Hey Jack! You really got me into cooking with your uncredible and easy recipes. Could you try something with mushrooms maybe? Chanterelles specifically? Thanks! And could you maybe do an explanation of stocks? Preparation and usage? I really am lost at those

[@titana2437]

Check out the Stroganoff or Chicken leek stew recipes!

[@tilltronje1623]

@@titana2437 thanks, I know. I just need MORE

[@titana2437]

@@tilltronje1623 haha same 😂

[@peerx7866]

This recipe is coming right on time ! Just because I love Greek food AND it is still winter here in the Netherlands. Thank you, Jack. Will forward this recipe to my mother.

[@jamest3085]

bruh try cooking it yourself, or at least give her a hand

[@SurrDesSol]

I'm not even a beef stew fan, but, THIS LOOKS FANTASTIC!! A must-try! Thank you! I imagine it would be SUPER tender AND flavorful after cooking down a couple of hours in these amazing ingredients! Thanks so much for sharing!😍😍😍

[@ChefJackOvens]

It really is so tender and delicious. Definitely a must try

[@islaevans-pg6lb]

love your quick instruction

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you

[@maryfitzpatrick3252]

At 74, this is one I haven’t seen. Currant’s are an interesting twist 🎉

[@joeyk5]

This looks great now it’s getting colder here this is going on my to cook list. Thank you

[@ChefJackOvens]

It's so good! Please enjoy

[@joeyk5]

@@ChefJackOvens oh I am sure too. I really like stew and the recipe seems to have lots of flavour packed into it.

[@yvonnehoning4293]

I just made this. Wonderful. Will make it again.

[@leannegoodman1536]

Yummo! I'm definitely making this 🙂 I look forward to trying it with the currents 😁

[@talisman964]

Great recipe Jack! Any chance of a Goulash tutorial?

[@aliko3519]

nice recipe. I'm not used to cooking so i did burn a bit of the beef and onions while letting it heat, shouldve put it on a lower flame lol. But yes despite that, lovely flavour. It was still a very tasty dish despite some of the burns i made. I was blown away by how nice the beef was.

[@K0UK0U]

Perfect

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you

[@maureen3349]

Loved this stew, will be making it again, took awhile cooking but was worth it.

[@newoap]

Loved the currants line.

[@flyinyeti]

New Zealand is actually having a proper summer it's amazing

[@ChefJackOvens]

If only Australia was

[@flyinyeti]

@@ChefJackOvens bro you know it almost never happens

[@ChefJackOvens]

Very true

[@richardackley1823]

Looks awesome. Can’t wait to try it out.thank you. [Seattle WA]

[@juditrea1512]

All your recipes are delicious! Thank you!

[@dilippatel3268]

excellent video

[@davidholden4526]

Nice stew chef I will have a go at that 😋

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you 🙏 please enjoy

[@thedabbinunicorn5432]

Expecting a long rainy day here in Ireland so going to make this ❤

[@MariaArt.]

Looks delicious! thank you for these recipes 🙂 Im allergic to onions sadly. 😂 would only use onion powder. that actually works.

[@emilianobairos1083]

This looks appetizing. Making this for the family this weekend. Thank you

[@martyc4599]

Looks fantastic. Will definitely give it a go.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Please do!

[@johnreynolds6369]

Looks superb. Can’t wait to try.

[@jacquiemouton9053]

Hmmm, looks delicious. That mashed potato is a revelation as it is just my favourite thing. Thank Jack. X

[@smitajal9565]

It sure does look delicious and so comforting.... Thank you Chef Jack

[@spaghettibolognese5838]

i subbed gonna make this tonight

[@TofferJ-UK]

Can’t beat a nice stew Jack. Trouble is my partner hates stew 🤣🤣 I make a batch and freeze 👍🇬🇧

[@glitteratiglitterati421]

Look fabulous Jack - am going to try it!

[@ChefJackOvens]

Please do! It’s so good

[@_TravelWithLove]

Oh my dear … please send me the left overs !! Looks sooo delicious 🤤 !! Bon Appetit !! Thank you for sharing your insights and wisdoms filled videos !! Awesome stuff !! I wish you and folks good health, success and happiness !! Much Love ✌️😎💕

[@anhtrann3093]

This recipe will be my cooking at weekend. How delicious ❤❤❤. Thanks chef 😊

[@helenwashington1196]

Yum so delicious

[@johannadunn969]

I like stews so I guess I’m going to have to make it Jack😂 It looks amazing.Thanks for another great recipe. You never fail. 👍

[@ChefJackOvens]

Haha sounds like a good enough excuse to make it. 👌😉

[@tanyamiller6275]

I'll try this dish looks amazing

[@yvonnenoel7206]

Thank you. This dish looks scrumptious and I can hardly wait to prepare it😋😋😋 I do not like currants, so I will substitute dates🙂

[@261COLLINS]

Cannot wait to try this recipe! ❤❤

[@lindaa9778]

Mmmmmm , I'm hungary now 🤤 Will definitely try this . Unusual with the currents but I'll give it a go 😀

[@taleinz1]

Yummmm On my list to do for dinner one night

[@ikeenjoyer]

Trying this tonight, looks delicious!

[@ikeenjoyer]

It was really nice!

[@TheOnlyTaps]

Definitely adding this one to the roledex 🙏🏿

[@seantynan1]

Currants... OK! I'm interested! 😋

[@ChefJackOvens]

They're really good in this recipe

[@jackiemota910]

I finally got around to making it came out delicious. My family loved it last night, but I made it with pasta.

[@dogenschmitz]

I'm making this right now. Can I cook this longer (a few more hours) for potentially softer/more tender meat? Great content as always.

[@ChefJackOvens]

You can cook it longer but it doesn’t need it. The meat is already super tender and any longer it will start to dry out

[@dogenschmitz]

@@ChefJackOvens Thanks for your quick reply. Guess it’s time to run to the stove then!

[@suekeane]

looks delicious 😋 😋

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you 🙏

[@davekeen1963]

Great Recipe luv'd it........... Australia??? I thought you were in the UK... I was seriously thinking about coming back??

[@CrispyChips007]

another banger from me mate across the ditch

[@jananderson5712]

Another delicious dish.

[@plasmac9]

This was a good basis for making it my own. Don't like cinnamon, didn't use it. Don't like bay leaves, didn't add them. Currants... can't get those anywhere here. Rather red wine vinegar we used 6 ounces of our favorite teriyaki marinade and added it at the step you added the vinegar. It gave the stew a nice tang without it being too powerful. Using whole shallots on top of onion in a stew isn't something I had ever considered but they gave the stew a really nice flavor.

[@jamessheridan4306]

Very intrigued by this recipe and would love to try it. Unfortunately, black currants aren't available here in the states though black currant jam can be ordered online. I wonder if a dollop of that would work.

[@ChefJackOvens]

No don’t put black currant jam in it 🙏 they can easily be left out

[@peterobrien8627]

Man mash I got lost ha being Irish we just add potatos but love it thanks

[@InSleeplessToronto1]

Hi Jack, I live in Toronto. I like the cooking pots and pans you use. What is the name of the brand, so I could purchase them.

[@shannarattan8963]

Yummy 😋

[@coljar100]

wow

[@Mousumis_cooking]

Very nice ❤❤

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@matthewgraham8786]

We're in Oz are ya, always assumed you be in England

[@ChefJackOvens]

Adelaide 👌

[@ironryan36]

Chucked some currants in like it’s normal. What are they? Blackcurrants? 😊

[@TheHalogen131]

A beautiful recipe but for me no good stew is complete without some carrots so I hope you don't mind if I add some when I eventually get to making this!

[@ChefJackOvens]

Of course! You can add anything you like to this 🙌

[@wendyhannan2454]

Nice recipe I can’t wait to make it. Thanks Jack, I some how couldn’t make a stew without carrots either. 😉

[@garethhanna9173]

As far as I am concerned currants are the product of Beelzebub's bottom, apart from that great recipe.

[@tanyamiller6275]

Niiiiice

[@harmony3395]

Jack can you please make some recommendations on what meat to buy? Tried everywhere for beef chuck (in uk) and no one seems to know what I’m asking for. Is it the same as braising steak?

[@Troglodyte]

Might be buying currants for the first time just to try them in this. According to Google they're a different flavor than regular raisins, which is cool, because I like broadening my palate.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Currants are really nice. I could eat handfuls of them on their own. I like raisins too but definitely couldn’t eat handfuls. They have a beautiful flavour and go really well in this

[@nyknick821]

Looks insane as usual!! But, I need those macos :) lol

[@ChefJackOvens]

These aren’t the meal prep so don’t have the macros just yet until I run it through the calculator. The regular meals on my channel all eventually go onto the website and on there, every recipe has the nutrition information

[@johnmarley6240]

Yes the black pepper joke is back 🙂

[@theor.9219]

I was just thrilled he stopped doing that.. so annoying 😂

[@johnmarley6240]

@Theo R. it's funny though because it gets people iike you annoyed 😂

[@YuriSVdovenko]

Thank you so very much for your video tutorial! My questions are as follows: Can I add carrots to this stew? If so, in what form and at what stage? Can I use beurre manie as an additional thickener? Thanks a million for your answers in advance! Greetings from Ukraine

[@liznewark]

I added carrots after the onions had softened

[@greenbroccolistudios1275]

Mmmmmm tasty thumbnail

[@dufocar566]

MIUM!!!

[@ChefJackOvens]

👌👌

[@1Strawbz1]

Youre a goodlookin guy man

[@davidhoward6677]

looks great, but 2 hours on the stove?? at these energy prices lol :). could this go in a slow cooker?

[@gwatson6609]

I came to make the same point and ask the same question

[@christinenguyen7908]

i just made this!! :-)

[@everettcrede]

Hey Jack! Quick question is the serving size for these ingredients for 1 or for 2? I wasn't sure if I should double up on the ingredients if I'm making this for 2.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Hey! This recipe will easily serve 4 people.

[@tammaliangrundlingh9342]

Beef stew!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ChefJackOvens]

You can’t go wrong!

[@nevillechapman9761]

What a great recipe. I'll try that, hope it isn't shit mate.

[@ChefJackOvens]

What a weird comment haha. I don’t post things that aren’t good

[@stuartallison18]

Another wonderful recipe. Do you have a link to the pan you use in this video?

[@marvalinricketts743]

Will definitely try this !A different stew to how we do in the Caribbean.Lovethe addition of those cinnamon sticks.Would also love to get that pan .What's the link? 😊 Thanks

[@SP-jf1us]

What brand of pan is used to Sautee the beef?