Beef Stifado in the Slow Cooker

Greek stifado is a 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 decadent sauce!

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

6 hrs 10 mins

Total Time:

6 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
1 large onion, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
2 large bay leaves
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
¹⁄₁₆ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
salt to taste
1 cup red wine
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons ketchup, or more to taste
1 pound baby shallots, peeled

Directions

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add beef, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until meat is browned on all sides and onion is translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add tomatoes, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, rosemary, pepper, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes. Stir in wine and vinegar.
Pour beef mixture into a slow cooker and stir in ketchup. Cover and cook on Low until beef is tender, 6 to 8 hours.
Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet. Add shallots and sauté 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

378	Calories
16g	Fat
21g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 378
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	20%
Saturated Fat 4g	22%
Cholesterol 80mg	27%
Sodium 261mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 21g	7%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 31g	61%
Vitamin C 14mg	16%
Calcium 77mg	6%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 781mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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