Caucasian-style beef
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. This is, so to say, a classic Caucasian-style beef recipe with plenty of vegetables and dried fruits. The wonderful taste of this dish is so rich, and its aroma so vivid, that it's quite difficult to resist eating it even while it's still cooking. Moreover, this is an excellent option if you're expecting guests—I'm sure they'll be absolutely delighted with this dish. Now I'll tell you how to make Caucasian-style beef incredibly delicious and satisfying. The dish is ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
Grate the carrot on a coarse grater.
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Step 2
Cut the pepper into strips.
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Step 3
And chop the onion into medium cubes.
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Step 4
Cut the apricots and prunes into small strips as well.
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Step 5
Then the tomatoes, which we also cut into cubes.
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Step 6
In a skillet, heat the oil and sauté the onion and sliced chili pepper.
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Step 7
When the onion turns golden, add the bell pepper to it.
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Step 8
After 3-5 minutes, add the carrots.
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Step 9
While the vegetables are frying, we cut the beef into portion pieces about 1.5 centimeters thick.
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Step 10
We need to pound each piece of meat.
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Step 11
Then add prunes and apricots to the pan.
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Step 12
Season with salt and sprinkle with black pepper, add the sliced tomatoes, and cook everything together for another 5 minutes.
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Step 13
Finely chop the fresh dill.
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Step 14
And parsley. Don't skimp on the herbs—they never hurt the meat.
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Step 15
Line a baking sheet with foil and generously sprinkle with chopped herbs. Add a little salt and spices, and a couple of bay leaves.
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Step 16
Place the pieces of beef on top of the greens.
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Step 17
On top, place the fried vegetables, and then another layer of greens.
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Step 18
Cover with foil on top as well and place in a preheated oven at 240°C. Cook for 20 minutes, then reduce the heat and continue cooking at about 200°C. Total cooking time is 45–50 minutes. If there is still a lot of liquid in the dish after this time, the cooking time can be extended.