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Traditional Albanian Fergese

A hearty Albanian dish of braised beef with tomatoes, onions, and paprika, served with kuqalashe (white cheese)

120 minutes4 servings
Traditional Albanian Fergese
Photo: my_cottage · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onions and garlic until golden
  2. Add beef and brown on all sides
  3. Stir in tomatoes, paprika, salt, and pepper
  4. Simmer covered for 1.5 hours until tender
  5. Serve hot with crumbled kuqalashe cheese on top
  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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