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Kremlin-Style Beef

Slow-braised beef in caramelized onions with a rich sauce

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Steps

  1. 1Prepare the beef

    Cut the beef into large chunks and place them in a pot. Cover with plenty of sliced onions — the meat should almost be braising in the onions. Add the butter, olive oil, bay leaves, and thyme.

    BeefOnionButterOlive oilBay leafThyme
  2. 2Braise over low heat1h

    Cover with a lid and cook over low heat for about 1 hour. The onions will gradually release enough liquid, so there's no need to add any water.

    The onions will caramelize and create their own braising liquid

  3. 3Add seasonings and continue1h

    Add the garlic, salt, and sugar, stir, and continue cooking for about another hour, until the beef is incredibly tender.

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  4. 4Serve with mashed potatoes

    Serve with creamy mashed potatoes, generously spooning the rich meat and onion sauce over the top.

    The onion sauce is the star — don't hold back when plating