Hearty meat stew with vegetables
Description
Traditional stew is prepared with beef, to which various vegetables are added. Everything is simmered over low heat for a long time. Stew can be served with the sauce that forms during cooking, or made into a drier meat dish.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash and cut the beef into cubes. Salt and pepper it, then thoroughly coat with flour on all sides.
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Step 2
2. Transfer the beef to a kazan preheated with oil. It is very important not to place the beef pieces too close to each other; it is better to cook them in several batches.
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Step 3
3. Cook the meat until a brown crust forms.
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Step 4
4. Transfer the cooked meat to a plate, and under no circumstances clean the bottom of the cauldron—that's where all the flavor is.
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Step 5
5. Peel the onion and cut into pieces about 2 cm thick. Peel and mince the garlic. Add butter to the cauldron.
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Step 6
6. Once the butter has heated, add the onion and cook until translucent (5-7 minutes), then add the garlic and cook for another minute.
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Step 7
7. Pour the wine into the pot, bring to a boil, then stir. Boil the wine for 2 minutes until the alcohol evaporates.
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Step 8
8. Return the beef back to the cauldron.
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Step 9
9. Add broth, tomato paste, and spices to the cauldron, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover with a lid, and simmer for 90 minutes.
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Step 10
10. Wash, peel, and chop the potatoes, carrots, celery, and mushrooms. Rinse the peas.
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Step 11
11. After 90 minutes, add the vegetables to the pot, cover with a lid, and continue cooking for another hour.
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Step 12
12. Serve the dish immediately after preparation.