Greek Green Bean and Meat Stew (Fasolakia Me Kréas)

Greek Green Bean and Meat Stew (Fasolakia Me Kréas) also known as Fasolia is a wonderful all-in-one meal where the meat and been beans are cooked slowly in a tomato-based sauce. It is also made vegetarian style without meat. It is a traditional Greek family dish that everyone makes slightly different and how it was passed down from generation to generation. It is clearly one of our families favorite thing to eat!

• 2 1/2 Pounds boneless beef suitable for stewing
• 1.5 to 2 Pounds fresh green beans cleaned and trimmed
• 2 Cups diced onion, 1/2” dice
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 3 Cloves garlic rough chopped
• 1/2 Cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 Cup chopped fresh dill
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1/2 Tsp cinnamon (optional)
• 28 Oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 Cup beef or vegetable stock
• 1/2 Cup dry red wine
• 1/3 Cup olive oil
• 1 Bag of petite potatoes

Place the meat, green beans and onions in the bowl of the slow cooker and stir in all seasonings along with salt and pepper. Pour the prepared crushed tomatoes over the contents. Next pour in the wine and vegetable stock and then drizzle the olive oil on top. Top off with some dill sprigs and chopped garlic.

Cook on low for 7 ½ to 8 hours or high for 3½ to 4 hours, until the potatoes are softened and the meat fork tender.