Beef gravy
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Many home cooks make the sauce using pork or beef. To make the sauce less fatty and perfectly suited to side dishes, it's better to use beef. The beef sauce prepared according to this recipe will turn out aromatic, rich, and very tasty, with tender and juicy meat. There are no difficulties in cooking, and the finished dish can be served immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the beef under water, dry it, and cut into large pieces.
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Step 2
Add olive oil to a preheated skillet and sear the beef pieces over high heat, stirring.
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Step 3
The meat should turn white and release its juices, then reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
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Step 4
While the meat is simmering, fry the onion, sliced into half-rings, for about 5 minutes in a separate skillet. Then add tomato paste and sour cream to the same skillet. Mix well and simmer for a few minutes over low heat.
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Step 5
Next, add the onion with the sauce to the beef and mix. Cover with a lid and simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally and adding hot water as needed.
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Step 6
After about 40 minutes, cut the tomatoes into large pieces and add them to the pan with the meat. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
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Step 7
Next, season with salt, add pepper and your favorite spices to taste. Add finely chopped fresh herbs as well. Mix everything, cover with a lid again, and simmer for another 10 minutes. Serve the ready beef gravy with any side dish.