Ingredients for Beef Stifado
- 2 lbs lean stewing beef
- to taste salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 large white onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red table wine (optional)
- red wine vinegar
- brown sugar
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup raisins
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How to Make Beef Stifado
- Season 2 lbs beef stew meat generously with salt and pepper.
- Place 2 tablespoons butter in the bottom of a large (6-quart or larger) slow cooker.
- Add the seasoned beef and turn to coat with butter.
- Arrange 2 large onions, thinly sliced, over the meat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons tomato paste with 4 cloves minced garlic. Pour this mixture evenly over the meat and onions. Do not stir.
- Add 2 bay leaves, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 cup red wine (optional), and 1/2 cup raisins to the slow cooker. Do not stir.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the beef is incredibly tender.
- At serving time, remove the bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and cloves.
- Gently stir the stifado to blend the flavors. Serve hot over white or brown rice.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
15 g
Sugar
47g
Fat
75g
Carbs
7g
