Slow Cooker Greek Beef Kapama

3 to 4 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, grated
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1 cup red wine
2 cups water
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp cinnamon
pinch allspice
hot cooked rice for serving

In a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, put the beef and oil and brown quickly, then remove and set aside.
Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet and heat briefly, stirring to scrape up the brown bits.
Put beef and the mixture from skillet into the crockpot.
Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours.
Serve spooned over hot cooked rice.
Will serve 6 to 8.