Beef stewed in tomato sauce
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Beef can be stewed in various ways. It can be cooked in small pieces (goulash, azu), or in whole pieces of beef. Different ingredients are used—sour cream, broths, wine, spices… The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Cut the meat across the grain into pieces approximately 1.5-2 centimeters thick, coat in flour, and begin frying in vegetable oil on a preheated skillet. Sear the meat over high heat to form a crust while keeping the juices inside.
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Step 2
2. Place the fried meat pieces into a pot. We will braise the beef in it.
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Step 3
3. Sprinkle the fried meat with dried herbs.
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Step 4
4. Then add the tomato puree to the meat (you can also use peeled fresh tomatoes, finely chopped).
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Step 5
5. Lightly sauté the onion in vegetable oil, then add broth or water (about 200 ml). Cover the pot with a lid and simmer over low heat. Cook the meat for approximately one and a half hours, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
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Step 6
6. Just before finishing cooking, season the meat with pepper and salt. You can also add finely chopped garlic and herbs.