Beef with Sweet Tomato Sauce Recipe – Rajská omáčka - Czech Cookbook

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor profile.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with additional flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Homemade stock can be healthier and more flavorful.

Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and bay leaves, cooking until tomatoes soften, about 10 minutes.

Stir in sugar and vinegar, adjusting to taste for sweetness and acidity.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat and let simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove bay leaves and blend the sauce until smooth if desired.

Return to heat and stir in flour to thicken, cooking for 5 more minutes.

Add cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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