Categories: Beef, Main Dish, Slow Cooker, Stew
Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 cups celery, sliced
- 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/4 teaspoons pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
Directions
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In a large skillet, brown the beef in the oil over medium-high heat (do this in batches). Transfer the beef to your slow cooker.
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Add the garlic ,celery and onion slices to the slow cooker, then sprinkle the salt, cinnamon, cloves, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg over the beef and vegetables.
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Pour the tomatoes and the wine over the beef and vegetables.
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Cover the slow cooker, and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.
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If you want a thicker sauce, stir in some cornstarch mixed with water at the end of the cooking time.