Crock Pot Beef Stifado Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 7 hours
🕒 Total Time: 7 hours 20 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Crock Pot Beef Stifado recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. Tender beef, aromatic spices, and a hint of sweetness create a Greek-inspired dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Recipe Category: Steak
Keywords:
Cheese, Fruit, Nuts, Meat, Greek, European, Potluck, Weeknight, Beginner Cook, Easy, Inexpensive
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 322.3
- Fat: 15.7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.8g
- Cholesterol: 69.2mg
- Sodium: 285.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2.6g
- Sugar: 6.5g
- Protein: 27.4g
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 – 2 lbs beef top round steak
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions:
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Coat the Beef: In a crock pot, toss the beef with the flour until evenly coated.
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Add Onions: Mix in the chopped onions.
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Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the tomato paste, red wine, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, lemon juice, and water until well blended.
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Combine Ingredients: Stir the sauce into the beef and onion mixture in the crock pot.
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Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or until the meat is tender but not falling apart.
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Add Sweetness: Stir in the sugar during the last hour of cooking.
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Serve: Serve the beef stifado over noodles or rice, and top with chopped walnuts and crumbled feta cheese for an extra burst of flavor.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, you can brown the beef in a skillet before adding it to the crock pot.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your taste preference.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
Enjoy your delicious Crock Pot Beef Stifado! 🍽️🥩
