Greek-Style Beef Stew (Stifado) with Chestnuts - Athens Food On Foot

Ingredients

• 5–1.8 kg (3.3–4 lbs) beef stew meat , cut into chunks
• 2 cups pearl onions (or small shallots)
• 1 cup cooked chestnuts , peeled and halved
• 2–3 scallions , chopped
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• Salt & pepper , to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 200 ml beef broth (about ¾ cup)