Crock Pot Stifado Recipe

Name: Crock Pot Stifado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 large onions, peeled and diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Servings: persons

1
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown beef-- in batches if necessary, adding more oil if needed.
2
Transfer beef to crock pot with a slotted spoon.
3
Reduce heat to medium and add onions to skillet, cooking until soft; add garlic, cinnamon and allspice and cook for 1 minute.
4
Add vinegar, tomato sauce, sugar and bay leaf and stir well to combine.
5
Pour mixture over meat.
6
Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours, until beef is tender.
7
Add feta cheese, cover again, and cook on High for 10 minutes.
8
Discard bay leaf and serve over hot buttered pasta or mashed potatoes.

917

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes, 3 large onions, peeled and diced, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Crock Pot Stifado 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crock Pot Stifado

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Variations & substitutions

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