How to Make Zharkoye - Traditional Ukrainian Beef Stew Recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: turnips

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola is budget-friendly.

Dice up steak, potatoes, and onions.

Heat oil in the pan and cook steak until browned.

Mince 1 whole garlic.

Put the browned steak in a big pot.

Sauté garlic and onions in a pan.

Add 6 cups of water, 4 tbsp beef bouillon, garlic, and onions to the pot.

Cut 12 medium or 6 large tomatoes and add to the pan.

Cook tomatoes for 15 minutes or until fully liquid.

Add the tomato mixture to the big pot and cook for 1 hour.

Add salt, dill, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tbsp paprika, and potatoes to the big pot.

To thicken the soup, add 2 tbsp cornstarch and 1/4 cup heavy cream to the pot and cook for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fully soft.

Cooking Techniques

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