Kouneli stifado is a traditional stew consisting of pieces of browned rabbit meat that have been cooked with onions, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, red wine or red wine vinegar, chicken or rabbit stock, and olive oil. A handful of warm and aromatic spices and seasonings are typically used to flavor the sauce, including cinnamon, bay leaves, allspice berries, oregano, rosemary, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

The dish is usually enjoyed warm, sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper on top, and it's typically accompanied by crusty bread and a glass of Greek red wine or retsina (a Greek white resinated wine).