Beef Stifado In The Slow Cooker
If you prefer a thicker sauce, combine a tablespoon of flour with a tablespoon take a mugful of the cooking juices out of the slow cooker and bring to the boil in a small saucepan.
Recipe Summary Beef Stifado In The Slow Cooker
Stifado is a Greek beef stew and my all-time favorite Greek dish. Chunks of tender beef are cooked with shallots in a rich aromatic tomato sauce. Serve with boiled rice and a good supply of crusty bread to mop up the rich sauce!
Ingredients | Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipes Food Network3 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 pounds cubed beef stew meat1 large onion, roughly chopped2 cloves garlic, crushed1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cinnamon stick2 bay leaves1 sprig fresh rosemarysalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste1 cup red wine2 tablespoons vinegar2 tablespoons ketchup, or more to taste1 pound baby shallots, peeledDirectionsHeat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over high heat and cook beef, onion, and garlic until meat is browned on all sides and onions are soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Add tomatoes, nutmeg, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, rosemary, salt and a good pinch of black pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until ingredients blend, about 3 minutes. Add wine and vinegar and stir to combine.Turn slow cooker to Low setting. Pour beef mixture into slow cooker and stir in ketchup.Cook on Low until beef is tender, 6 to 8 hours.Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a skillet and cook shallots until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cooked shallots to stew for the last 1 to 2 hours of cooking.Remove and discard cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and rosemary sprig before serving.Try using a liner in your slow cooker for easier cleanupInfo | Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipes Food Networkprep:
15 mins
cook:
6 hrs 10 mins
total:
6 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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