Beef Stifado in the Slow Cooker

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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!

By Allrecipes Member
Updated on January 21, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
6 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
6 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
6
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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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Pour beef mixture into a slow cooker and stir in ketchup. Cover and cook on Low until beef is tender, 6 to 8 hours.

  3. 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.

  4. Remove and discard cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and rosemary sprig before serving.

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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.