Name: Traditional Czech Sekaná Svíčková
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Czech
Ingredients: 500 g beef sirloin; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup beef broth; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tsp caraway seeds; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tbsp flour; salt and pepper to taste; 200 g dumplings

A classic Czech dish of tender braised beef served with a rich, creamy sauce and dumplings.

Method

Heat olive oil in a large pot, add onion and garlic, and sauté until soft.
Add beef and brown on all sides.
Stir in caraway seeds, paprika, and flour.
Pour in beef broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 1.5 hours.
In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, heavy cream, and a bit of broth to temper it.
Stir the sauce into the pot and cook for 10 minutes.
Serve the beef with dumplings and the creamy sauce.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.