Chashushuli

7 servings

60 minutes

Diced beef is stewed until done with onions and herbs, and then combined with tomatoes and stewed again for some time. Do not try to add tomatoes earlier: this will increase the cooking time.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 302.1
• Proteins: 28.3g
• Fats: 18.1g
• Carbohydrates: 7.2g

Ingredients

• Beef: 1 kg
• Onion: 250 g
• Tomatoes: 350 g
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Bay leaf: 2 pc
• Coriander: 1 bunch
• Basil: 1 bunch
• Utskho-suneli: 0.5 tsp
• Ground coriander: 0.5 tsp
• Saffron: 0.5 tsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground red pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the meat into small cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef: 1 kg

2. Chop the onion, garlic, and herbs finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 250 g
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Coriander: 1 bunch
   • Basil: 1 bunch

3. Cut the tomatoes in half (crosswise), squeeze out the liquid, and chop finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 350 g

4. Put meat and onion in a pot. Add 0.5 cup of water. Stew until the meat is tender. Gradually add hot water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef: 1 kg
   • Onion: 250 g
   • Bay leaf: 2 pieces

5. Add tomatoes to the almost ready meat and continue to stew until done. Add herbs, garlic, spices, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for another 10 minutes. Remove from heat, cover with a lid, and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 350 g
   • Coriander: 1 bunch
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Utskho-suneli: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Ground coriander: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Saffron: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground red pepper:  to taste