Welcome to the ultimate guide to cooking beef stifado in the slow cooker! This traditional Greek dish is a flavorful and hearty stew that combines tender beef, aromatic spices, and succulent vegetables, all simmered to perfection in a rich tomato sauce. Whether you are a seasoned cook or just starting out, this article will provide you with all the information you need to create a delicious and authentic beef stifado in the comfort of your own kitchen.
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CROCK POT BEEF STIFADO
Another variation of this lovely Greek stew. I used to make this on the stove-top and in the oven, I have now adapted it for my crock pot. Most time goes into cleaning the small onions and I do this the evening before. If you don't want to be bothered with that substitute a large chopped onion.
Provided by PetsRus
Categories Stew
Time 8h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cover the onions with boiled water, stand for 5 minutes, drain, peel and set aside.
- Dust the beef with the flour.
- Heat half of the oil in a large frying pan and brown the beef, transfer to the crock pot.
- Heat the rest of the oil and on a high heat brown the small onions for approx ten minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the chopped onion and the garlic, fry for another 5 minutes.
- Now add the rest of the ingredients, mix and warm through then transfer to the crock pot.
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until tender.
CROCK POT STIFADO
Make and share this Crock Pot Stifado recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lennie
Categories Stew
Time 10h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown beef-- in batches if necessary, adding more oil if needed.
- Transfer beef to crock pot with a slotted spoon.
- Reduce heat to medium and add onions to skillet, cooking until soft; add garlic, cinnamon and allspice and cook for 1 minute.
- Add vinegar, tomato sauce, sugar and bay leaf and stir well to combine.
- Pour mixture over meat.
- Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours, until beef is tender.
- Add feta cheese, cover again, and cook on High for 10 minutes.
- Discard bay leaf and serve over hot buttered pasta or mashed potatoes.
BEEF STIFADO IN THE SLOW COOKER
Stifado is a Greek 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 rich sauce!
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 6h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 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.
- Turn slow cooker to Low setting. Pour beef mixture into slow cooker and stir in ketchup.
- Cook on Low until beef is tender, 6 to 8 hours.
- 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.
- Remove and discard cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and rosemary sprig before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 79.8 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 261.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
BEEF STIFADO
This is a popular Greek dish, really rich sauce with lots of flavour serve with roast potatoes or just some nice crusty bread.
Provided by richard510
Time 2h20m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- put meat in a frying pan and sear the meat then add the olive oil, onions and garlic leave until onions start to go soft (about 5 minutes)
- Then add the glass of red wine and 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, cover and leave for 5 minutes
- then add your cinnamon, stock cube, cloves, nutmeg, bay leaves, rosemary, tomato puree and salt and pepper to taste. keep stirring to let all your ingredients mix together.
- then finally add your chopped tomatoes and continue stirring for 5 minutes,
- then transfer to a clay pot or casserole dish and add about 1/4 - 1/2 litre of water, be careful not to drown the sauce, then cook for at least one hour in the oven on a moderate heat, keeping checking you dont want it to dry out and add water if needed you are aiming for a thick rich sauce texture,
- whilst cooking place your 500 grams of shallots into hot water to soften the skin and peel, then fry these in a little olive oil, be careful not to burn them, just aim to soften them and add a little colour, add these to Stifado after one hour of cooking in the oven and then add them to the pot and cook for a further 1 hour until the meat is tender.
BEEF STIFADO IN THE SLOW COOKER
Stifado is a Greek 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 rich sauce!
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories Beef Stew
Time 6h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 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.
- Turn slow cooker to Low setting. Pour beef mixture into slow cooker and stir in ketchup.
- Cook on Low until beef is tender, 6 to 8 hours.
- 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.
- Remove and discard cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and rosemary sprig before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 79.8 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 261.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality beef: Chuck roast or stew meat are good options for this dish, as they will become tender and flavorful during the slow cooking process.
- Brown the beef before cooking: This will help to develop flavor and color.
- Use a good quality red wine: A dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, will add depth and richness to the stew.
- Don't overcrowd the slow cooker: Make sure there is enough space for the beef and vegetables to cook evenly.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours: This will allow the beef to become very tender and the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:
Beef Stifado is a delicious and hearty stew that is perfect for a cold winter day. The beef is tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. This dish is also very easy to make, as it can be cooked in a slow cooker. If you are looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, Beef Stifado is the perfect choice.
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