Beef stew with vegetables and sour cream
4 servings
40 minutes
Beef stew with vegetables and sour cream is a true embodiment of rustic French cuisine, where simplicity meets refined flavor. This recipe is rooted in traditional cooking methods, where slow simmering reveals the full depth of the meat and vegetable flavors. Tender pieces of beef infused with garlic, spices, and fresh herbs become soft and juicy. The vegetables add textural complexity to the dish, while the sour cream enriches the sauce, making it velvety and delicate. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a Sunday feast, warming with its rich taste and intense aroma. Serving the stew with crispy baguette or fresh herbs allows one to fully experience the French gastronomic soul.
1
Cut the meat into cubes and fry in vegetable oil for a few minutes.
- Beef: 400 g
- Vegetable oil: to taste
2
Slice the onion into half rings and add it to the meat. Fry for 2 minutes.
- Onion: 1 piece
3
Dice the carrot and add it to the meat and onion. Sauté for another 5-7 minutes.
- Carrot: 2 pieces
4
Cut the potatoes into cubes and add them to the stew. Add enough water to completely cover the vegetables. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Potato: 4 pieces
5
Add diced tomatoes, sour cream, minced garlic, salt, and spices to the stew, mix well and simmer until cooked.
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
- Sour cream: 3 tablespoons
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Salt: to taste
- Spices: to taste
6
Add greens at the end of cooking.
- Fresh herbs: to taste
