Classic Beef with Prunes (Телешко със сини сливи)
Традиционно ястие · Bulgarian
A traditional Bulgarian stew featuring tender beef chunks slow-cooked with sweet prunes, onions, and aromatic spices, resulting in a rich, slightly sweet, and savory dish.
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Съставки
- Beef chuck roast1 kg
- Dried prunes200 g
- Onions2 large
- Garlic4 cloves
- Beef broth500 ml
- Red wine200 ml
- Tomato paste2 tbsp
- Bay leaf2
- Allspice berries5
- Vegetable oil3 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Wateras needed
Стъпки
- 1
Cut beef into 2-3 cm cubes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef cubes on all sides. Remove beef and set aside.
- 3
Chop onions and mince garlic. Sauté onions in the same pot until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- 6
Return beef to the pot. Add beef broth, bay leaves, and allspice berries. Bring to a simmer.
- 7
Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until beef is tender.
- 8
While the beef is simmering, soak the dried prunes in warm water for about 30 minutes, then drain.
- 9
Add the soaked prunes to the pot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- 10
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaves and allspice berries before serving.
- 11
Serve hot, preferably in a bowl.
