Beef Sauté

Seared diced beef braised in its own juices with tomato and paste, finished with green peppers into a rich, saucy sauté. A high-protein main to serve with pilaf.

Ingredients

• 600 g diced beef
• 150 g (1 large) onion
• 150 g (4-5) green peppers
• 250 g (2 medium) tomatoes
• 20 g (1 tbsp) tomato paste
• 10 g (2 cloves) garlic
• 25 g (2 tbsp) butter
• 25 g (2 tbsp) sunflower oil
• 8 g (1 1/2 tsp) salt
• 2 g (1 tsp) black pepper
• 2 g (1 tsp) thyme

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the sunflower oil in a wide pot over high heat. Sear the beef in two batches for 6-8 minutes until browned on all sides.

2. 2

   Add the butter and finely chopped onion and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the crushed garlic and tomato paste and stir for 1-2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the grated tomatoes and cover; braise on low heat in its own juices for 40-45 minutes until the beef is tender.

4. 4

   Add the pepper strips, salt, black pepper and thyme. Cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes until the peppers soften and the sauce thickens. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Per serving