Slovakian Braised Beef Tagine
A hearty and flavorful Slovakian dish made with slow-cooked beef, lard, and spices, all cooked to perfection in a traditional tagine.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 kg beef shincut into large pieces
- ●2 tablespoons lardmelted
- ●1 large onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 teaspoon caraway seedsground
- ●1 teaspoon paprikasweet
- ●1 teaspoon saltto taste
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepperto taste
- ●2 cups beef brothhot
- ●1 cup waterhot
Instructions
- 1
Heat the lard in a large tagine or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Brown the beef pieces on all sides, then remove from the pot.
- 3
Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened.
- 4
Add the caraway seeds, paprika, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir to combine.
- 5
Add the beef broth and water to the pot, scraping up any browned bits.
- 6
Return the beef to the pot, cover, and bring to a boil.
- 7
Transfer the tagine to the preheated oven and braise for 2.5 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- 8
Check the seasoning and adjust as needed.
- 9
Serve the tagine hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
- 10
Traditionally, this dish is served with boiled potatoes or bread.