Czech Svíčková with Potato Pancakes

Method

1. In a large pot, melt butter and sauté onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until softened.
2. Add beef sirloin and brown on all sides.
3. Sprinkle flour over the beef and stir to coat.
4. Add water, salt, and pepper, then bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until beef is tender.
6. Meanwhile, make potato pancakes by grating potatoes, mixing with eggs, flour, salt, and pepper, then frying in butter until golden.
7. Just before serving, stir in cream and sour cream into the sauce.
8. Serve beef with potato pancakes and sauce.
9. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.