Braised Beefsteaks

Ingredients

• 800 gBeef
• 800 gPotato
• 30 gFlour
• 30 gButter
• 15 mlOil
• 400 mlWater
• 15 mlVinegar
• 2 gPepper
• 6 gSalt

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare

   • Rinse the beef briefly, pat dry and, if needed, tenderize with a meat mallet.
   • Cut into slices about 3–4 cm thick.
   • Season both sides lightly with pepper and a little salt and dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
2. 2

   Brown

   • Melt butter in a large heavy pot over medium–high heat (or heat cooking fat).
   • Brown the floured beef slices in batches on both sides until colored (about 2–3 minutes per side).
   • Return the browned meat to the pot.
3. 3

   Braise

   • Cover the pot tightly and braise the meat over very low heat for about 60 minutes.
   • After 60 minutes pour in boiling water so it reaches the level of the meat; cover tightly again.
   • Simmer for another 60 minutes on low heat until the meat is tender.
4. 4

   Finish & Serve

   • Add one tablespoon of vinegar, bring briefly to a boil and season to taste.
   • Serve the meat with the sauce alongside boiled potatoes.