Beef Stifado {Slow Cooked Recipe} (2024)

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A delicious Greek style stew, this Beef Stifado is so satisfying, in summer or winter. It’s a taste of sunshine and holidays, packed with vegetables and a rich flavourful sauce.

A number of years ago, we spent a blissful week with friends in Cyprus. Now, I have to say, it was a first holiday with children so it was, how shall we say, a learning curve?

I had a pair of fearless toddlers who had learned to walk that week and they planned on leaping into the swimming pool at any given moment. But my resounding memory of that week is laughs with friends and some seriously memorable food.

Perfectly light and delicate pastries, rich, deep tomato sauces and meltingly soft meats. This recipe for Beef Stifado will forever take me back to that trip.

Whether you’re making this and eating this in the depths

You’ll love this recipe because:

✅ An easy stew that’s a little bit different

✅ Packed with flavour

✅ Great to fill the freezer

FAQs about this Beef Stifado Slow Cooker Recipe

What shall I serve with this dish?

I like to serve this with some cooked orzo pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. If you don’t have time (or energy for those) crusty bread or flatbreads are delicious too.

Would any other vegetables work in this dish?

Yes, you could try adding any root veg of your choice. Be sure to cut them small enough that they cook in the slow cooker.

Is this OK to use as leftovers?

Yes! In fact, these flavours actually get better with time. The stew will keep in the fridge for 3 days or 3 months in the freezer.

Is this an authentic Greek recipe?

This is a Greek style recipe, with flavours I’ve loved from my trips there. Traditional Stifado includes small, cooked, peeled onions. (You can read more about it here on MyGreekDish.) I unfortunately couldn’t find any when making this recipe, so I’ve substituted red onions, which also have a lovely sweet flavour.

Can you recommend a slow cooker?

The one I love (which can be used on the hob too) is the Morphy Richards Sear & Stew Slow Cooker as it’s really light.

If you have an induction hob, I would recommend the Lakeland Digital 6.5l Slow Cooker.

Fancy more meaty Slow Cooker recipes?

• Slow Cooker Lamb Curry – a weekend favourite
• Easy Lamb Koftas with Tzatziki – Sharing plate winner
• Lamb Shoulder with Mint Glaze – Sunday slow cooker special

Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do.

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