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Traditional Czech Svíčková with Bread and Cream

A classic Czech dish featuring tender beef in a rich sauce, served with bread and a dollop of sour cream.

90 minutes4 servings
Traditional Czech Svíčková with Bread and Cream
Photo: Pohled 111 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Trim the beef and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large pot, heat oil and brown the beef on all sides.
  3. Add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to coat.
  5. Pour in beef broth and red wine, bring to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour.
  6. In a separate pot, cook the bread until golden brown.
  7. Just before serving, stir in sour cream into the beef mixture.
  8. Serve the beef with the bread and a side of sour cream.
  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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