Latvian Ration Menu 6 Stewed Beef in Sauce

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often more affordable.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice offers a non-alcoholic option, while white wine is typically less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with fewer calories.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth is lighter and can be made easily at home.

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

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

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

Add cubed beef and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle flour over the beef and stir to coat evenly, cooking for 2 minutes.

Pour in red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze.

Add beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaves, and thyme; stir to combine.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until beef is tender.

Add chopped carrots and potatoes; stir to combine.

Continue simmering for another 30-40 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with sour cream.

Cooking Techniques

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