Slow Cooked Beef Stiffado

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 15
Slow Cooked Beef Stiffado recipe for a hearty and flavorful meal
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

8 hours

Ready In

8 hours 20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil ( I always use Greek olive oil )
2 lbs braising steak or 2 lbs stewing beef , cubed
3 onions , cut into wedges
4 garlic cloves , chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 bay leaf
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
476
Sugar
7g
Fat
29g
Slow Cooked Beef Stiffado is a traditional Greek dish that is usually made with beef or rabbit. It's a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for a cold day. The ingredients are simple and wholesome, and the flavors are warm and comforting. This dish is typically served with crusty bread to sop up all the delicious sauce. It's a great dish to make for a cozy family dinner or to share with friends at a potluck.

Instructions

1.Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2.Brown the beef in the oil, stirring occasionally.
3.Add the onions and garlic to the skillet, and continue to cook until onions are softened.
4.Add the ground cinnamon, ground allspice, red wine vinegar, tomato sauce, sugar, and bay leaf to the skillet.
5.Stir everything together until well combined.
6.Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the beef is tender.
7.Serve hot with a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese on top.

PROS

This dish is hearty and flavorful, perfect for a cold day.

Slow cooking the beef makes it incredibly tender and flavorful.

The combination of cinnamon, allspice, and red wine vinegar gives the dish a unique and delicious taste.

CONS

This dish can take several hours to cook, so it’s not a quick meal.

It also requires a slow cooker, which some people may not have.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein and iron, which are important for healthy muscles and red blood cells.
The tomatoes in the sauce provide vitamin C and antioxidants, while the onions and garlic contain compounds that may help support the immune system and reduce inflammation.

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