A spicy Georgian beef stew with tomato, onion, garlic, hot pepper, khmeli suneli, cilantro, and sour plum sauce.
18 min prep 80 min cook
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Pat the beef dry with paper towels.
Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot and sear the meat for 8 minutes.
Add the onion and soften it for 6 minutes.
Add the garlic, tomato paste, hot peppers, khmeli suneli, coriander seeds, salt, and black pepper.
Add the grated tomatoes and water, then stir.
Cook the ostri over low heat for 60 minutes, until the meat is tender.
Add the sour plum sauce and boil for 4 more minutes.
Serve hot with fresh cilantro.
💡 Tip: Do not crowd the pot with meat; well-seared beef softens into strands inside the sauce.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve as a spicy hot stew with Georgian lavash, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~390
kcal calories
38
g protein
12
g carbs
21
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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