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Czech Svíčková with Beef

A traditional Czech dish featuring beef in a creamy sauce with root vegetables, served with dumplings.

50 minutes4 servings
Czech Svíčková with Beef
Photo: Pohled 111 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Cut beef into thin strips and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large pan, melt butter and cook onions and garlic until softened.
  3. Add beef and cook until browned.
  4. Stir in carrots, parsnips, and cook until tender.
  5. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to combine.
  6. Add beef broth and sour cream, stirring until thickened.
  7. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  8. Serve with dumplings.
  9. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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