Country-style stewed beef
12 servings
30 minutes
Country-style braised beef is a dish infused with the spirit of Australian rural cuisine. It embodies coziness and home comfort by combining the rich flavors of tender beef, aromatic vegetables, and spices. Slow cooking makes the meat incredibly tender, allowing each piece to literally melt in your mouth. The velvety sauce made from vegetables and broth adds a special depth of flavor to the dish, harmoniously blending the sweetness of tomatoes with the spiciness of oregano and a hint of garlic and black pepper. This dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings. Serving it with herbs adds freshness, completing the picture of gastronomic delight. This recipe is a true greeting from the Australian outback, where simplicity and rich, genuine flavors are cherished.
1
Thoroughly dry the meat and coat it in flour.
- Beef: 1.8 kg
- Wheat flour: 30 g
2
In a large pot, heat the oil and fry the meat on all sides. Pour out the remaining oil from the pot.
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
- Beef: 1.8 kg
3
Finely chop the onion, crush the garlic, and slice the carrot and celery into rounds. Place in a pot with the meat, add tomato juice, salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix everything well. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Celeriac: 2 pieces
- Tomato juice: 350 ml
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
- Oregano: 1 teaspoon
4
Simmer in a closed pot on low heat for 2.5–3 hours, occasionally turning the meat.
5
Blend vegetables and broth to make a sauce, then bring it to a boil over high heat.
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Celeriac: 2 pieces
- Tomato juice: 350 ml
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
- Oregano: 1 teaspoon
6
Serve the meat thinly sliced, drizzled with sauce and garnished with greens.
- Fresh herbs: to taste
