Smoky Ukrainian Beef Stew
A hearty and flavorful Ukrainian-inspired stew made with tender beef and a hint of smokiness.
Ingredients
- ●2 lbs beef stew meatcut into 1-inch cubes
- ●1 large onionchopped
- ●2 medium carrotpeeled and chopped
- ●2 large potatopeeled and chopped
- ●2 tsp smoked paprika
- ●2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ●4 cups beef broth
- ●2 tbsp tomato paste
- ●1 cup sour creamoptional
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- 4
Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the chopped carrot and potato to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the smoked paprika, flour, and tomato paste to the pot and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Add the beef broth to the pot and bring to a boil.
- 8
Return the beef to the pot and bring to a boil.
- 9
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- 10
Stir in the sour cream, if using.
- 11
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 12
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh dill, if desired.