The most popular dish in a Kazakh restaurant! Braised meat with potatoes.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork can be more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: turnips

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while turnips are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil has healthier fats, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Dried oregano can mimic some flavors of bay leaves.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high 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 in paprika, black pepper, and salt, mixing well to coat the meat.

Pour in water to cover the meat, then add bay leaves and thyme.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover, simmering for 1.5 hours.

Add chopped carrots and potatoes to the pot, stirring gently.

Continue to simmer, covered, for another 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper.

Remove bay leaves before serving, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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