Ostri: Spicy Beef in Tomato Sauce

1. 1 Stewing beefpack 600 g ≈ $11.47 190 g
2. 2 Canned tomatoespack 400 g ≈ $1.30 180 g
3. 3 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 60 g
4. 4 Garlic≈ $10.00 per kg 6 g
5. 5 Fresh chilipack 100 g ≈ $1.00 6 g
6. 6 Khmeli-suneli 2 g
7. 7 Cilantropack 50 g ≈ $1.20 12 g
8. 8 Fresh basilpack 30 g ≈ $2.50 6 g
9. 9 Sunflower oil 10 ml
10. 10 Salt 2 g
11. 11 Ground black pepper 1 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Cut beef into 3 cm chunks, finely chop onion³, deseed and finely dice chili.

2. Sear beef in oil 6–7 minutes until a light crust forms.

3. Add onion³, cook 5 minutes until soft.

4. Stir in tomatoes, garlic⁴, chili, khmeli-suneli, salt, and pepper. Pour in 80 ml water.

5. Simmer covered 70–80 minutes until beef is tender and sauce thickens.

6. Stir in cilantro⁷ and basil, heat 1 minute, then remove from heat.