Czech · Czechia
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

Ingredients
Method
- Trim the beef and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot, heat oil and brown the beef on all sides.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to coat.
- Pour in beef broth and red wine, bring to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour.
- In a separate pot, cook the bread until golden brown.
- Just before serving, stir in sour cream into the beef mixture.
- Serve the beef with the bread and a side of sour cream.
- For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.