Thick gravy and juicy meat are the perfect combination for any side dish. This dish is convenient to prepare in a large pot to last for several dinners. The cooking time is not long, and the ingredients are accessible and inexpensive, making the recipe ideal for busy weekdays.
Ingredients
- Meat — 700 g
- Onion — 1 pc
- Water — 700 ml
- Vegetable oil — 4 tbsp
- Butter — 30 g
- Wheat flour — 1.5 tbsp
- Tomato paste — 1 tbsp
- Sugar — 0.3 tsp
- Salt — 1 tsp
- Ground black pepper — to taste
- Bay leaf — 2 pcs
- Black peppercorns — 5 pcs
Preparation
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Cut the meat into small cubes. Peel and finely chop the onion. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan and fry the meat over high heat until lightly browned and all moisture has evaporated.
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Transfer the meat to a heavy-bottomed pot. In the same frying pan, sauté the onion until golden, add sugar for caramelization, and after a minute, combine with the meat. Pour in water so that it completely covers the ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer covered for 40–50 minutes.
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Pour some broth into a separate container. In a clean frying pan, melt the butter with the vegetable oil, add the flour, and stir until it takes on a light nutty color. Gradually pour in the broth, stirring until lumps disappear, and transfer the mixture to the pot.
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Add the tomato paste, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and black peppercorns. Stir and leave on low heat for another 20 minutes until fully cooked.
This meat with gravy will become a true homemade masterpiece and allow you to enjoy a cozy family dinner after a long day.
