Name: Czech Beef with Creamy Sauce - Slow Braised
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Czech
Ingredients: 1 lb beef sirloin, sliced into thin strips; 1 cup beef broth; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup chopped onions; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup dumplings or mashed potatoes

A rich and flavorful dish of marinated beef slow-braised in a creamy sauce with traditional side dishes.

Method

In a bowl, marinate beef strips in beef broth, sour cream, onions, butter, flour, caraway seeds, paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 2 hours.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated beef until browned.
Add a little more broth if needed to create a sauce.
Transfer to a covered pot and simmer over low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender and the sauce is thickened.
Serve the beef with dumplings or mashed potatoes.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.