Greek Frikase with Beef and Lettuce
Greek Frikase with Beef and Lettuce is a comforting dish that's perfect for family dinners, combining tender beef and vibrant lettuce in a warm, flavorful broth.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef (chuck or stew meat), cut into cubes
- 2 large heads of lettuce, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened.
- Add the beef cubes to the pot, season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Brown the meat on all sides.
- Pour in the beef broth, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 90 minutes, or until the meat is tender.
- Add the chopped lettuce to the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes, until the lettuce is wilted.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and lemon juice. Gradually add a ladle of the hot broth to the egg mixture while whisking to temper the eggs.
- Slowly pour the egg-lemon mixture back into the pot, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens (do not boil after adding the eggs).
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Make sure to cut the beef into even cubes for even cooking. You can adjust the amount of lemon juice to suit your taste. Always temper the eggs with hot broth to avoid scrambling.