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Elbasan Tavë with Onions

A traditional Albanian dish of meat with onions, slow-cooked to perfection.

70 minutes4 servings
Elbasan Tavë with Onions
Photo: Violeta Myftari Gatimet Shqiptare · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until softened.
  3. Add beef, salt, and pepper, and cook until browned.
  4. Pour in water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  5. Serve warm.
  6. 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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