A traditional Greek dish made with tender beef, slow-cooked with onions, garlic, and spices in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for a comforting and hearty meal.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
8h
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 5 allspice berries
- 2 bay leaves
- 1000 grams beef stew meat
- 5 grams black pepper
- 400 grams canned tomatoes
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 garlic cloves
- 60 ml olive oil
- 500 grams onions
- 250 ml red wine
- 30 ml red wine vinegar
- 5 grams salt
- 10 grams sugar
- 70 grams tomato paste
Directions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides.
Step 2
Transfer the beef to a slow cooker. Add the onions, garlic, tomato paste, red wine, canned tomatoes, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, allspice berries, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Stir the mixture well to combine all the ingredients.
Step 4
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Step 5
Discard the bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and allspice berries before serving.
Step 6
Serve the Beef Stifado hot, accompanied by rice, potatoes, or crusty bread for a complete meal.