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Slow Cooker Greek Beef Stifado

GreekBeefEasy480 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 whole large onions, peeled and diced
  • 4 clove garlic, minced
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground allspice
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 0.5 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp white sugar
  • 1 whole bay leaf
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, then transfer to the slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Reduce heat to medium and add the diced onions to the skillet. Cook until soft. Add the garlic, cinnamon, and allspice and cook for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add the red wine vinegar, tomato sauce, sugar, and bay leaf. Stir well to combine. Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.

  4. 4

    Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours, or on High for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is very tender.

  5. 5

    Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese just before serving. Serve over orzo, rice, or crusty bread.