There are dishes that look very festive, the name of which sounds solemn, and the preparation is so simple that the most inexperienced housewife can make them. Beef with prunes "Lakomka" is just on such a culinary list.
It is necessary
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- beef pulp - 600 g;
- carrots - 1 pc;
- pitted prunes - 200 g;
- sweet ketchup - 300 g;
- potatoes - 1 kg;
- dry or fresh aromatic herbs - thyme
- basil
- sage;
- dry red wine - 200 ml;
- salt
- ground black pepper.
Instructions
Step 1
Rinse the beef, remove all films and streaks. Cut into small pieces, about the size of a matchbox.
Step 2
Take dense, large, sour varieties of prunes. Pour the prunes with boiling water for three to five minutes. Rinse under running water and recycle. Remove bad berries, check for seeds or debris. Rinse again and let the water drain.
Step 3
Grate the carrots on a coarse grater.
Step 4
Combine beef, carrots, prunes, salt and black pepper. Add the ketchup and stir so that all the ingredients are covered with it. If the ketchup is thick, just put everything in a container with a lid, close the lid and shake well. Spread the ketchup and spices in an even layer.
Step 5
Refrigerate beef for 12 to 24 hours. During this time, the meat will be marinated. The cooking time will be shortened and the beef will be juicy and tender.
Step 6
Take out the pickled beef. Divide it into ceramic serving pots. Fill the pots with about 1/3 of the beef. Lay the peeled and chopped potatoes on top. Top up with boiled water so that it covers the potatoes. The portion pots can be replaced with a large brazier with a lid or a cauldron with thick walls and a round bottom.
Step 7
Put the pots in the oven and simmer at 200 - 220 degrees for about half an hour. Then add red wine and dried herbs to the pots. If the greens are fresh, they are placed in the dish 5 to 10 minutes before the end of cooking. Reduce the temperature to 180 degrees and simmer for another hour.
