Usuba
Tatar-style Azu with Beef and Cucumbers
A traditional Tatar braised beef dish with potatoes, pickled cucumbers, and vegetables. The meat is cooked in its own juices with the addition of tomatoes and spices, becoming tender and acquiring a rich flavor. Served hot as a standalone dish.
- Total
- 90 min
- Standard serving
- 615.5 g
Ingredients
Total 11
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Prepare all ingredients. Cut potatoes, cucumbers, onions, and carrots into cubes. Slice garlic into thin slices. Arrange the prepared products separately, as they will be added at different stages of cooking.
- 2
Step 2
Brown the beef in vegetable oil until it releases its juices. Add the sliced pickles and stir. Add butter and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- 3
Step 3
Add the sliced onion and carrot, mix thoroughly. Continue stewing for 15–20 minutes.
- 4
Step 4
Add the tomatoes, stir and simmer for another 15–20 minutes.
- 5
Step 5
Add the sliced potatoes and minced garlic. Salt, pepper, and add spices to taste.
- 6
Step 6
Add hot water as needed so that it barely covers the contents of the cauldron. Stew until the potatoes are cooked through. Azu is ready when the potatoes are completely soft and all ingredients are well saturated with sauce.
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