Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions
- Pat the beef cubes dry with a paper towel. In a mixing bowl, toss the beef with flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and sear until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the seared beef to the basin of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
- Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Pour the red wine into the skillet to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Allow it to simmer and reduce by half.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Transfer the onion mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add the beef broth, crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, and dried rosemary to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the drained artichoke hearts and Kalamata olives.
- Serve hot, garnished with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
Tip 1: Don't skip searing the beef! This step is crucial for developing the deep, rich flavor of the stew.
Tip 2: For the best results, use a quality, dry red wine that you would also enjoy drinking.
Tip 3: The stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors have more time to meld.
Tip 2: For the best results, use a quality, dry red wine that you would also enjoy drinking.
Tip 3: The stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors have more time to meld.
