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stifado greek beefo stew slow cooker recipe

Stifado – Slow-Cooker Greek Beef Stew

Description

Stifado is a traditional Greek beef stew dish served as an appetizer or main course.

Ingredients

5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided

2 lbs. cubed beef stew meat (see notes*)

1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 lb. baby shallots, peeled

2 medium golden russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (optional)

1 can (15 oz.) petite diced tomatoes

1 cup red wine (see notes for recommendation*)

water

3 tablespoons tomato paste

2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

1 tablespoon thyme leaves

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon ground coriander

2 sprigs fresh rosemary

1 cinnamon stick

2 bay leaves

salt

black pepper

fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of EVOO on the bottom of the crock pot to coat. Add onion, garlic, potatoes (optional), and shallots. Keep crock turned off and cover.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of EVOO in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, but not smoking. Brown the meat on all sides (about 10 minutes) and add pinches of salt and pepper. Place meat in crock once browned.
  3. Turn crock on low. Stir in canned diced tomatoes. Fill empty can with water and add to crock.
  4. Add red wine, tomato paste, nutmeg, thyme leaves, dried oregano, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and pepper. Stir lightly to mix.
  5. Place rosemary sprigs, bay leaves, and cinnamon stick on top and cover. Cook on low for 5 ½ to 6 hours, stirring lightly periodically to ensure nothing burns to the bottom of crock.
  6. Remove cover and place on warm setting. Serve in bowls with whole-grain baguette slices and garnish with fresh parsley (optional).

Notes

Use a nice Agiorgitiko to keep it Greek. Sangiovese hails from nearby Italy and will also work well with this dish. If you’re in a pinch or can’t find either of these in your area, then shoot for a Cabernet or bold blend.

The suggested meat for this recipe is top sirloin steak cut into cubes. Veal may be substituted, if desired.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner, Stew
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Greek

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