Beef Stifado In The Slow Cooker Recipe

Name: Beef Stifado In The Slow Cooker
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 bay leaves; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup red wine; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 2 tablespoons ketchup, or more to taste; 1 pound baby shallots, peeled

Servings: persons

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 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cinnamon stick
2 bay leaves
1 sprig fresh rosemary
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup red wine
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons ketchup, or more to taste
1 pound baby shallots, peeled

1
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over high heat and cook beef, onion, and garlic until meat is browned on all sides and onions are soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Add tomatoes, nutmeg, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, rosemary, salt and a good pinch of black pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until ingredients blend, about 3 minutes. Add wine and vinegar and stir to combine.
2
Turn slow cooker to Low setting. Pour beef mixture into slow cooker and stir in ketchup.
3
Cook on Low until beef is tender, 6 to 8 hours.
4
Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a skillet and cook shallots until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cooked shallots to stew for the last 1 to 2 hours of cooking.
5
Remove and discard cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and rosemary sprig before serving.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat, 1 large onion, roughly chopped, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Beef Stifado In The Slow Cooker falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Beef Stifado In The Slow Cooker

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Variations & substitutions

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