Greek beef stifado What makes my recipe so delicious? It’s all in these key ingredients! Ingredients Beef: 2 lbs (900g) beef chuck roast or stewing steak, cut into 1.5-inch cubes. Onions: 1 lb (450g) pearl onions or small shallots, peeled and kept whole. Aromatics: 3–4 cloves garlic (minced), 2 bay leaves, 1 cinnamon stick, 3–5 whole cloves, and 1 tsp allspice. Liquids: 1/2 cup dry red wine, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 cup beef stock, and 1 can (14.5 oz) diced or crushed tomatoes. Pantry Staples: