Madagascar Beef
4 servings
40 minutes
Madagascar-style beef is a fragrant dish with a rich flavor that combines spicy and fresh notes. Although the name refers to a distant island, it reflects the exoticism of the ingredients rather than true origin. Tender pieces of beef infused with ginger and garlic gain a piquant depth from sea salt and black pepper. Potatoes and bell peppers add texture and light sweetness, while corn starch with tomato paste gives the dish a delicate sauce thickness. The final touch is fresh rosemary, adding refined herbal notes. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or as an impressive treat for guests, combining comfort and sophistication of European cuisine.
1
Cut the meat into square pieces and place them in the fryer bowl. Crush the garlic in a garlic press and sprinkle it over the meat. Top the meat with chopped fresh ginger. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Beef fillet: 600 g
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Fresh ginger: 2 teaspoons
- Sea salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
2
Pour in cold water and cook for another 15 minutes.
- Water: 500 ml
3
Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes. Remove the seeds from the peppers and cut them into thin strips. Add to the meat and cook for another 20 minutes. During cooking, turn off the fryer 1 or 2 times and stir the dish with a wooden spatula.
- Potato: 400 g
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Yellow sweet pepper: 1 piece
4
In a separate bowl, mix corn starch with a little water and a spoon of tomato paste. Pour evenly over the dish. Cook for another 5-10 minutes.
- Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon
- Tomato paste: 1 tablespoon
5
Garnish the finished dish with fresh rosemary.
- Fresh rosemary: 1 piece
