EASY Ukrainian Stewed Beef & Potatoes {Жаркое} - The BEST Recipe! Slow-Cooker, Instant Pot Friendly!

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water with seasoning is a budget-friendly alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is usually less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, and yams can be cheaper depending on the season.

Heat a large sauté pan with a little bit of olive oil.

Cube the chuck roast into smaller pieces and season with kosher salt.

Sauté the beef until browned all over.

Add minced garlic and diced onion, sauté until the onion is translucent and tender.

Mix in smoked paprika, ground black pepper, ground cumin, and salt, and cook for a few more minutes.

Add tomato sauce, beef broth, and water, and bring to a simmer.

Cover with a tight-fitting lid and let simmer for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove the beef with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Add cubed potatoes to the broth, ensuring they are submerged.

Cover and cook for about 25 to 30 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through.

To thicken the sauce, mix cornstarch with heavy cream to create a slurry.

Add the slurry to the pot and stir until incorporated.

Return the beef to the pot and sprinkle freshly chopped dill on top, stirring to combine.

Cooking Techniques

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