Beef stew with pickled cucumbers

Description

The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. By cooking beef azu with pickled cucumbers according to this recipe, you will surely delight your loved ones with a hearty and delicious meal. It is best served hot, garnished with fresh herbs. The finished dish can now be served.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Cut the meat strictly along the grain. Heat a frying pan and sear the meat over high heat, stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   Step 2

   While the meat is frying, peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes. Finely chop the onion and slice the pickled cucumbers into strips.

3. 3

   Step 3

   After 15 minutes of cooking the meat, add boiled water, reduce the heat, and let it simmer.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Blanch the tomatoes with boiling water, remove the skin, and cut into cubes.

5. 5

   Step 5

   After the meat has simmered for 15 minutes, add the pepper and bay leaf, and leave to cook over low heat for another 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Increase the heat, evaporate the water from the meat, and gradually add a quarter of the chopped onion and tomatoes. Fry for 5 minutes, stirring.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Transfer the meat to a heavy-bottomed pot, and use the frying pan—washed beforehand—for frying the potatoes.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Add the fried potatoes to the meat, and in the skillet, sauté the chopped onion and pickled cucumbers (for 2-3 minutes).

9. 9

   Step 9

   After a brief sauté, add the butter, and as soon as it melts—add the tomato paste. Mix well and add to the meat.

10. 10

    Step 10

    Place the pot over low heat and simmer the dish for 15 minutes with the lid closed.

11. 11

    Step 11

    Add herbs and garlic 5 minutes before completion.