Bookish Recipe | Latvian Stew | A Gentleman In Moscow

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt offers a healthier option with similar creaminess.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lighter and bouillon cubes are cost-effective.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper provides a similar flavor while being more affordable.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced beef and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove beef and set aside; add chopped onions, carrots, and celery to the pot.

Sauté vegetables until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Return beef to the pot and add potatoes, bay leaves, and thyme.

Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until beef is tender.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Stir in chopped parsley before serving.

Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream and a side of mustard.

Cooking Techniques

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