Beef stewed with potatoes. Recipes.

Traditional meat for Russian, and in generalEuropean table - it's pork, beef and poultry. This meat is considered everyday. In addition, it is prepared relatively simply. And if pork is often accused of promoting blood cholesterol levels because of its fat content, beef is a real storehouse of vitamins and micronutrients useful to the body. It is especially rich in iron, which is so necessary for those who have anemia or lower blood levels. Beef supplies the necessary protein and vitamins of group B. The fat content of this meat can vary. The most fat are ribs with a brisket, and the least fatty part is a fillet. It refers to premium meat.

In addition, beef provides an opportunity for an unprecedented culinary variety. Very popular beef, stewed with potatoes, pies with beef meat, beef soups and smoked meat.

In order not to get confused in all this splendor, let's talk about the classics of the culinary genre - beef stew with potatoes. Very appetizing, tasty and hearty dish.
To prepare it we need beefmeat, say, half a kilogram. It is better to take the loin part, which was mentioned above, but it is possible, for example, and a shovel or shank. To beef, stewed with potatoes, not "blurred", it is desirable to cut the meat across the fibers, rather than along. So, rinse under cold water, cut across the fibers into small pieces and put them on a frying pan, oiled. Leave the meat to stew for a few minutes, but periodically pour the water and cover again, the meat should not be too dry.

Often mistresses ask a question, how long is preparingbeef, stewed with potatoes? Much depends on the quality of meat, the harder it is, the more time it will take, but in any case, the beef is stewed for at least one hour, and ideally - one and a half. When it is almost ready, add the onion into the skillet, which we pre-cut into rings or half rings, pepper, salt and stew for a few more minutes. In the end, sprinkle with freshly chopped herbs. Separately, the mashed potatoes are prepared and served as a garnish. It can also be sprinkled with chopped herbs and add a spoonful of butter for flavor.
Some people prefer to mix beef andpork, meat will be more fat due to the last ingredient, but this option is also very tasty. To neutralize the increased fat content, if you are sensitive to it, serve it with an abundance of vegetables, for example, with a vegetable salad.

How do you like beef stew in beer? Yes, such a recipe also exists.
For the preparation we need a tenderloin,approximately 300 grams, as well as beer. Usually it is taken dark, it is better combined with beef meat. In addition, we will need two potatoes, a pair of onions, two heads of garlic, carrots, salt, a tablespoon of sugar, pepper and 100 ml of tomato paste.

First we chop meat and potatoes. Remember that it is better to do this against fibers, not along. Then chop the onions, garlic and carrots. Mix everything, add spices, sugar, salt. The last culinary accord is pouring beer and stewing our dish in a frying pan for about 50 minutes. And of course, the greens from above.
If alcohol in any form you hate, then pay attention to such an interesting recipe - beef, stewed in cream.

The very first, as usual, is to cut beefwith dice. Stew in a frying pan with the lid closed. Then add the onion, cut into half rings, and the bay leaf for flavor. You can add other spices, for example, coriander or black ground pepper. When the meat is almost ready, it remains to fill it with cream, in which beforehand add a teaspoon of flour and stir everything so that there are no lumps. Stew for a few more minutes and can be served to the table.