Slowcooked Greek Stew
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 large onions, peeled and diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1-1/2 cups tomato sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 bay leaf
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Brown beef and transfer to crock pot after draining. Add onions to skillet, cooking until soft; add garlic, cinnamon and allspice and cook for 1 minute. Add vinegar, tomato sauce, sugar and bay leaf and stir well to combine. Pour mixture over meat. Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours, until beef is tender. Add feta cheese, cover again, and cook on High for 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf and serve over hot buttered pasta or mashed potatoes.
