Beef azu with potatoes
6 servings
70 minutes
Beef Azu with potatoes is a hearty and aromatic dish that comes from the traditional cuisine of the Volga peoples. It features a rich flavor combining the tenderness of stewed meat, the tangy zest of pickles, and the richness of tomato paste. The golden-brown fried potatoes add a pleasant texture to the dish and make it especially appetizing. Azu is perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings as it is both simple to prepare and extraordinarily delicious. Thanks to the tenderness of the beef and the rich sauce, it pairs wonderfully with fresh vegetables and herbs. Originally prepared in Tatar cuisine, this dish has become popular in many regions over time and has acquired numerous variations.
1
Wash the beef, dry it, cut into small pieces, coat in 1 tablespoon of flour, and fry in a pan with vegetable oil.
- Beef: 450 g
- Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon
- Vegetable oil: 0.5 l
2
Add sliced onions and fry the meat with the onions until the onions are soft.
- Onion: 2 heads
3
Add tomato paste and finely chopped cucumbers. Pour in water and simmer covered until the meat is fully cooked.
- Tomato paste: 100 g
- Pickles: 3 pieces
- Water: 1 glass
4
Peel the potatoes, dry them, cut into strips (or cubes if desired), and fry in hot oil in a deep fryer or pot.
- Potato: 900 g
- Vegetable oil: 0.5 l
5
When the potatoes have a golden crust, transfer them to a dish with stewed meat, add salt, pepper, and crushed or finely chopped garlic.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Garlic: 2 cloves
6
Carefully stir and simmer the potatoes with meat until cooked (8 minutes).