Crock Pot Beef Stifado

Pets'R'us's Note:

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.

• Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb small onion, i use pickling or 1 lb white pearl onion
• 2 lbs braising beef or 2 lbs stewing beef, cut in cubes
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup olive oil, divided
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes (use fresh tomatoes if you prefer)
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1/8 cup red wine vinegar or 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste or 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 tablespoon honey
• salt and pepper
• crumbled feta cheese, to serve (optional)
• chopped fresh parsley, to serve (optional)

Directions:

1. Cover the onions with boiled water, stand for 5 minutes, drain, peel and set aside.
2. Dust the beef with the flour.
3. Heat half of the oil in a large frying pan and brown the beef, transfer to the crock pot.
4. Heat the rest of the oil and on a high heat brown the small onions for approx ten minutes.
5. Lower the heat to medium and add the chopped onion and the garlic, fry for another 5 minutes.
6. Now add the rest of the ingredients, mix and warm through then transfer to the crock pot.
7. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until tender.

Reviews

[Nado2003]

This is a great dinner. I agree with the other reviewers, a little more liquid would be helpful as it was very thick. Otherwise the flavors were wonderful. Thank you.

[Young cook ellie]

This was so yummy! Came home from a long day at work as soon as i walked in the door the smell that i was meet with was devine! The only thing that i changed was that i added more water, only because i not to keen on really thick sauces, and i cloud not get hold of any ground clove - so i used mixed all spice. Work great! Will be making again!

[rainbowbrush]

I made this last night for friends, freinds son 13 could not get enought of this, whent back for 3rds. He asked for the recipe so he can make it at home. His mum was very happy with that. I add a small can of tomato soup to it with the fresh tomatos,that is all I changed. thank you for posting this:)