How to Make Beef Stifado in the Slow Cooker - A Step-by-Step Guide

Beef Stifado is a traditional Greek dish that is rich, hearty, and bursting with deep flavors. This slow-cooked stew is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends, and the best part is that it's incredibly easy to make in a slow cooker. The slow cooking process allows the beef to become tender and succulent, while the combination of red wine, tomatoes, and aromatic spices infuses the dish with a mouthwatering depth of flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • 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

    378 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 80mg
    • Sodium: 261mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 77mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 781mg