Braised Beef: A Classic Dish That Always Tastes

Stewed beef is a classic of home cooking that deserves more than just an occasional appearance on our plates. Delicate, juicy meat, which after long cooking becomes soft and velvety, wrapped in an aromatic sauce, is a feast for the senses. This dish is proof that simple ingredients can produce a multi-faceted result that will delight anyone who tries it. The key to great braised beef is patience. This is not a dish that can be prepared in a hurry; it must simmer slowly until the meat becomes so tender that it practically melts in the mouth. This method of cooking allows the meat to draw flavor from accompaniments such as onions, garlic and carrots, which, when cooked for a long time, create an incredibly aromatic sauce with the meat. Braised beef is a dish that always tastes better the next day, when the flavors have time to develop to combine. It is an ideal dish for family dinners, but also for celebrations. Served with baked potatoes, groats or rice, it creates a comfortable, filling dish that will satisfy the most demanding palates.

Braised Beef: A Classic Dish That Always Tastes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 kg (2.2lb) beef (e.g. shoulder)
  • 2 large onions
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 4 carrots
  • 2 tablespoons of oil
  • 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 5 grains of allspice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 liter of beef broth

Instructions:

  1. Cut the beef into cubes, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the oil in a pan and then fry the meat in it until browned.
  3. Peel the onion, garlic and carrot and cut into cubes.
  4. Add vegetables, tomato paste, bay leaves and allspice to the pan, and then fry until the onion starts to glaze.
  5. Then add the beef broth, cover the pan and simmer over low heat for about 2 hours, until the meat is tender.
  6. At the end of cooking, season the dish with salt and pepper to taste.

Preparation time: 30 min

Cooking time: 2 h

Macro nutrients per 100 grams

Calories: 220.21 kcal

Carbohydrate: 0 g

Protein: 32.8 g

Fat: 9.89 g

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As a choreographer and aerial gymnast, I had always been interested in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Diets had been my hobby, but I never truly enjoyed them until I discovered the Keto diet. After reading numerous books about how our bodies work and the benefits of a high-fat, low-carb diet, I decided to give it a try. I never looked back. The Keto lifestyle quickly became my passion, and I began experimenting with new recipes and meal plans. That's when I decided to share my knowledge with the world and created Leet Diet, a website filled with delicious Keto-friendly recipes and helpful tips for anyone looking to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

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