Beef stewed with prunes
Description
I often buy tomato sauces instead of paste—they have a bright canned tomato flavor. But the paste will be delicious too. Experiment and find your perfect taste! Good luck!
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. Wash the meat thoroughly and dry it. Peel the vegetables and rinse them under running water. Let's get started.
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Step 2
Cut the beef into small portion-sized pieces. It is advisable to use only lean meat for this dish.
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Step 3
Cut the onion and carrot into small cubes. Do not use a grater, as the carrot will simply disappear during the long cooking time.
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Step 4
Turn on the multicooker at the highest setting; for me, this is the food warming function. Pour in the vegetable oil, add the meat and vegetables, salt, and ground pepper. Mix well, close the multicooker, and let the meat fry for about 10 minutes. Open, stir again, and let it fry for another five minutes.
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Step 5
When the meat turns a lighter color, pour in one and a half cups of boiling water, add tomato sauce or paste, and switch to the stewing or "Soup" mode for 1 hour.
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Step 6
After an hour, add your favorite spices, bay leaf, and washed prunes (if they are very large, cut them into 2-4 pieces). Continue simmering for another 45 minutes.
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Step 7
At the end of simmering, adjust the dish for salt, add finely chopped dill, bring the meat to a boil and turn off the heat. Our dish is ready!