Tatar-Style Azu with Potatoes

From regular products, for dinner, for the whole family! Azu is a traditional dish of Tatar cuisine, which is a stew of meat with vegetables. Salted or pickled cucumbers add a piquant note. This version of Tatar basics with potatoes is convenient because you get meat and side dish in one dish.
cook time: 1h
Ethan Rowley
Tatar-Style Azu with Potatoes

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

74
Calories
3g
Fat
7g
Carbs
5g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Onion 1 pc
Tomatoes 2 pc
Salt to taste
Water 2 cup
Potato 800 g
Beef 400 g
Carrot 1 pc
Vegetable oil 30 g
Dry spices to taste
Pickles 2 pc

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make basics in Tatar style with potatoes? Take a piece of beef, wash and dry it well. Cut the meat into small pieces. Immediately take the container in which the basics will be prepared and place it over medium heat. Pour some vegetable oil and heat it well. Add chopped beef. Fry the meat over medium heat until golden brown.

Step 2

Step 2
Peel and chop the onions and carrots. Grate the carrots on a coarse grater and chop the onion. Add vegetables to the pan with the meat. Reduce heat and simmer meat and vegetables for about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Step 3
At this time, cut the washed tomatoes into pieces. Grate the pickled cucumbers on a coarse grater or simply cut them with a knife. I prefer the option with grated cucumbers. Add tomatoes and cucumbers to the pan and continue simmering for another 10 minutes.

Step 4

Step 4
Peel the potatoes, rinse and cut into strips. In a separate frying pan, fry the potatoes with the addition of a small amount of vegetable oil. Fry it until golden brown, but not until cooked, so that the potatoes do not fall apart later.

Step 5

Step 5
Place the fried potatoes in the pan with the meat. Add hot water. It is important to add hot water; cold water can cause the meat to become tough. Azu can be prepared either thicker or completely liquid, similar to soup. Adjust the amount of water to your taste. Add some salt and spices. Simmer the dish for another 10-15 minutes until fully cooked. Serve the basics hot. Bon appetit!

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