Beef Stifado {Slow Cooked Recipe}

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 700g stewing beef, cubed
• 2 red onions, peeled and sliced
• 3 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 1 tablespoon mixed spice
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons tomato puree
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 beef stock cube
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 400g chopped tomatoes (additional can needed for oven cooking)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Slow Cooker:

1. Heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown beef in batches, patting dry with kitchen paper first.
2. Add all other ingredients to slow cooker.
3. Cook on HIGH for 5-6 hours or LOW for 8-9 hours.

Oven:

1. Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F).
2. Heat olive oil over medium heat in an oven-proof casserole or saucepan. Brown beef in batches.
3. Add all other ingredients, including an additional can of chopped tomatoes.
4. Cover and cook in the oven for 2-3 hours, or until meat is tender. Add water if sauce is drying out.

Serve: Enjoy with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.