Ingredients
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3 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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4 garlic cloves
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2 cups celery, sliced
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1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 1/4 teaspoons pepper
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1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
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1/2 cup dry red wine
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Pour the tomatoes and the wine over the beef and vegetables.
- Cover the slow cooker, and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.
- If you want a thicker sauce, stir in some cornstarch mixed with water at the end of the cooking time.