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Beef Stifado

Beef Stifado

This Beef Stifado recipe features tender stewing beef simmered with aromatic spices and vegetables for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 servings
Calories 359 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Frying pan
  • Ovenproof casserole

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 700 g Stewing beef, Cubed (1.5 lb)
  • 2 Red onions, Peeled and sliced
  • 3 Carrots, Peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 Garlic cloves, Peeled and crushed
  • 1 tablespoon Mixed spice
  • 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato puree
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1 Beef stock cube, Or 'stock pot' | No need to add water
  • 3 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
  • 400 g Chopped tomatoes (14.5 oz), See instructions if oven cooking
  • Plenty of salt and pepper

Instructions
 

For the Slow Cooker

  • Heat the oil over medium heat on the hob. Pan fry the beef in batches until browned all over. If your slow cooker pan allows, you can do this straight into the pan. If not, use a frying pan and transfer to the slow cooker pan as it's browned.
  • Add in all of the other ingredients and put the lid on.
  • Cook for HIGH 5-6 hours or LOW 8-9 hours.

To cook in the Oven

  • Preheat the oven to 160℃/325F fan, 180℃/350F or Gas Mark 4.
  • Heat the oil over medium heat on the hob in an ovenproof casserole or saucepan with a lid. Pan fry the beef in batches until browned all over. (Top tip, pat the beef dry first with kitchen paper, it will make it brown more easily.)
  • Add in all of the other ingredients. NOTE: You will need to add an additional can of tomatoes if cooking in the oven. So x2 400g/28oz cans.
  • Put the lid on.
  • Put in the oven for 2 hours (or 3 will be even better) until the meat is tender and soft. Check it halfway and add a little water if the sauce is drying out.

Notes

Pat the beef dry before you brown it with kitchen paper. It will make it brown more easily. This recipe freezes well and is great for batch cooking. Serve with orzo pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, crusty bread, or flatbreads.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 40gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 505mgPotassium: 952mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 187IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 6mg
Keyword Beef Stifado, comfort food, hearty meal, oven, Slow Cooker, stew
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