Tatar-Style Multicooker Azu Stew

Original, spicy, appetizing and very tasty! Azu in a multicooker in Tatar style is one of the most famous dishes of Tatar cuisine. It is a stew of meat and potatoes, to which pickles are added. They are the ones who give the basics a sharpness and a special, incomparable taste.
cook time: 2h
Owen Truitt
Tatar-Style Multicooker Azu Stew

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

94
Calories
4g
Fat
9g
Carbs
7g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Garlic 1 clove
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Potato 5 pc
Bay leaf 3 pc
Tomato paste 2 tbsp
Beef 400 g
Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
Salted cucumbers (if gherkins, then 3-4) 2 pc
Dill 10 g
Meat broth (or water) 250 ml

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make the basics in a slow cooker in Tatar style? Prepare your food. Azu is prepared from beef, preferably from the pulp — tenderloin, shoulder, neck. Wash the potatoes well and dry.

Step 2

Step 2
Wash and dry the meat. Cut it into long bars across the grain. This cutting will allow the meat to remain soft.

Step 3

Step 3
Set the multicooker to the “Frying” mode or any other mode that allows you to fry foods in it. This will depend on the model of your device. Pour vegetable oil for frying into it and heat it. Fry the beef for 10 minutes, stirring, until golden brown. You can learn how to choose the right oil for frying by reading an article on this topic. You will find the link below the recipe.

Step 4

Step 4
Cut the cucumbers into long slices. If you use gherkins, increase their quantity.

Step 5

Step 5
Peel the garlic and also cut into slices.

Step 6

Step 6
Place cucumbers, garlic, tomato paste, bay leaves in a bowl. Salt, pepper and mix the products.

Step 7

Step 7
Pour meat broth or hot water into the slow cooker.

Step 8

Step 8
Cook the basics in the “Stew” mode (or another suitable for stewing) for 1 hour 20 minutes. The exact time will depend on the mode you choose and the multicooker model.

Step 9

Step 9
Peel the potatoes, cut into cubes. After 40 minutes from the start of stewing, place the potatoes in the bowl. Simmer for the remaining 40 minutes until the potatoes are cooked and the meat is tender.

Step 10

Step 10
Sprinkle the finished basics with chopped dill. Serve to the table. Bon appetit!

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