Beef Stew with Ukrainian Twist
A hearty beef stew with a Ukrainian twist, combining traditional beef stew ingredients with the unique flavor of fermented cabbage.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 lbs Beef Stew Meat (1.5 lbs)
- ●1 cup Fermented Cabbage (1 cup)
- ●1 medium Onion (1 medium)
- ●2 medium Carrots (2 medium)
- ●2 medium Potatoes (2 medium)
- ●2 cups Beef Broth (2 cups)
- ●2 tbsp Tomato Paste (2 tbsp)
- ●to taste Salt (to taste)
- ●to taste Black Pepper (to taste)
- ●1/4 cup Gooey Cheese (1/4 cup, optional)optional
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Remove the beef from the pot and set it aside. Add the onion, carrots, and potatoes to the pot and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Add the beef broth, tomato paste, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
- 4
Return the beef to the pot and bring the stew to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the beef is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
- 5
Stir in the fermented cabbage and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- 6
Serve the stew hot, topped with gooey cheese if desired.