Katův Šleh (Czech Executioner's Whip)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

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

Add diced beef and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove beef and set aside; add chopped onions and garlic to the pot.

Sauté onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced carrots and bell peppers; cook for another 3 minutes.

Return beef to the pot and mix in tomato paste.

Pour in beef broth and add bay leaves, thyme, and marjoram.

Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 1.5-2 hours until beef is tender.

Add diced potatoes and cook for an additional 30 minutes, until potatoes are soft.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Stir in sour cream before serving and garnish with chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens