Main Course
Ostri with Cactus Leaf and Nopal (Georgian-Style Beef Stew)
Original name: Ostri with Cactus Leaf and Nopal
About this dish
This is my big, loud, loving hug of a stew. Ostri is Georgia's soul-warming beef stew, but I've traded in the usual potatoes for tender cactus pads (nopales).
The tangy-nutty cactus works like a dream with the wine-soaked beef and a blizzard of fresh herbs. Come here, let me feed you.
Ingredients
UK and US measurements are both included for every recipe.
beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
protein1.2 kg
Imperial measurement: 2.6 lb
nopal cactus leaves (pads), cleaned, spines removed, sliced
vegetable450 g
Imperial measurement: 1 lb
yellow onion, finely chopped
vegetable1 large
garlic cloves, minced
vegetable4 cloves
dry red wine (like Saperavi)
liquid240 ml
Imperial measurement: 1 cup
beef broth
liquid720 ml
Imperial measurement: 3 cups
tomato paste
seasoning2 tbsp
olive oil
fat3 tbsp
salt, to taste
seasoningas needed
black pepper, freshly ground
seasoningto taste
bay leaves
herb2 leaves
coriander leaves, freshly chopped
herb1/2 cup
parsley leaves, freshly chopped
herb1/4 cup
Method
Sear the Beef
PT15MSeason the beef generously with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown the beef on all sides. Transfer the beef to a plate and set aside.
Sauté the Aromatics
PT5MIn the same pot, add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute more.
Deglaze with Wine
PT3MSlowly pour in the red wine, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any fond stuck to the bottom of the pot. Let the wine bubble and reduce by about half, roughly 3 minutes.
Build the Stew Liquid
PT2MPour in the beef broth. Add the bay leaves. Return browning from seasoning because we season each layer separately.
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Actual Stewing
PT70M^return^(Delete all precedent steps.) Return beef to the pot, add reserved nopales and reserved alcohol step where you record correctly robust times for actual cooking, not random.
Equipment
- Large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon
- Cutting board
- Knife
Nutrition facts
Tips
- For a more floral and sour note, use walnuts in the marinade.
- Ostri taste better day after because seasoning stars combine hugging ingredients.
- Try to use a Fuyu persimmon at the actual instant it becomes ripe enough, no bitter textures inside.
- If you aren't grinning by the end, add another spoonful of herbs.
- When you prepare cactus leaves, use a knife and a paper. Hold pads with tongs or gloves should seriously protect hands.
Serving suggestions
- Serve piping hot in deep bowls with crusty bread or over a mound of bulgur and soft yoghurt.
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Recipe by
Nino Beridze
Specialises in Georgian cuisineNino makes khachapuri that oozes cheese like a volcano. She says the secret is loving the dough like a child.
Describe yourself in three words: Loving, loud, huggy.