Ostri (Spicy Georgian Beef Stew)

Using lean beef maximizes protein content while the unique tangy-spicy combination of dill pickles and cilantro delivers rich flavor without needing extra heavy fats.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 680g lean beef cubes · 959 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tbsp olive oil · 115 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 medium chopped onions · 100 kcal in the whole recipe
• 4 cloves minced garlic · 24 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tbsp tomato paste · 17 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 large chopped tomatoes · 54 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 diced red bell pepper · 31 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 finely sliced hot pepper · 7 kcal in the whole recipe
• 120g diced dill pickles · 14 kcal in the whole recipe
• 300 ml beef broth · 21 kcal in the whole recipe
• 20g finely chopped fresh cilantro · 5 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tsp Georgian spice mix (khmeli-suneli or ground coriander), salt and black pepper

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, add beef cubes, and sear until browned on all sides.

   

2. Add chopped onion, garlic, red pepper, and hot pepper, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until onions soften.

   

3. Stir in tomato paste and chopped tomatoes for 2 minutes, then pour in beef broth, khmeli-suneli spice mix, salt, and black pepper.

   

4. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 45-50 minutes until the beef becomes tender.

   

5. Add diced dill pickles and cook for another 5 minutes, then stir in fresh cilantro just before removing from heat and serving hot.

   

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