Lifestyle
-Oneindia Staff
Updated: Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 11:31 [IST]
This
Mediterranean
Beef
Stew
is
a
hearty
dish
inspired
by
the
flavours
of
the
Mediterranean.
Originally
cooked
by
Keith
Floyd
in
his
TV
series,
“Floyd
around
the
Med,” this
stew
is
both
filling
and
delicious.
The
olives
add
a
unique
taste,
making
it
a
meal
on
its
own.
You
can
also
serve
it
with
rice
or
bread
to
soak
up
the
rich
gravy.
-
500
g
(1.1
lb)
lean
beef
stewing/braising
steak -
600
g
(1.3
lb)
green
olives,
stones
removed -
6
large
tomatoes,
diced -
1
onion,
finely
chopped -
1
large
clove
of
garlic,
finely
chopped -
Olive
oil -
Salt
and
black
pepper
to
taste
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This
Mediterranean
Beef
Stew,
inspired
by
Keith
Floyd’s
TV
series,
combines
beef,
green
olives,
diced
tomatoes,
onion,
and
garlic.
The
stew
is
cooked
in
a
saucepan
and
simmered
for
two
hours,
yielding
approximately
450
kcal
per
serving.
-
Large
saucepan
or
casserole
dish
Procedure
-
In
a
large
saucepan,
gently
fry
the
onion
and
garlic
in
plenty
of
olive
oil
for
a
few
minutes.
Ensure
they
do
not
brown. -
Season
the
beef
with
salt
and
black
pepper.
Add
it
to
the
pan
and
fry
until
evenly
sealed
and
lightly
browned. -
Add
the
olives
and
tomatoes
to
the
pan.
Simmer
gently
for
two
hours
with
the
lid
on. -
Serve
hot.
Notes,
Tips,
and
Variations
If
you
buy
olives
in
brine,
soak
them
in
fresh
water
before
use
to
avoid
an
overly
salty
dish.
Adding
red
wine
or
dark
beer
like
dunkel
or
stout
can
enrich
the
gravy
but
may
overpower
the
fresh
vegetable
flavours.
Nutritional
Values
Nutrient
Amount
Calories
Approximately
450
kcal
per
serving
Protein
30
g
per
serving
Fat
25
g
per
serving
Carbohydrates
15
g
per
serving
Sodium
800
mg
per
serving
(varies
with
olive
brine)
This
Mediterranean
Beef
Stew
is
perfect
for
those
who
enjoy
rich
flavours
with
minimal
effort.
The
combination
of
beef,
olives,
and
tomatoes
creates
a
delightful
taste
that
is
sure
to
please
any
palate.