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Chashushuli Recipe taken with iphone 15 pro max --iw 2 --ar 4:5 --v 6.1 --raw

CHASHUSHULI, A GLORIOUS GEORGIAN BEEF STEW

An extraordinary beef and tomato stew with chuck roast, short ribs, vibrant herbs and rich Georgian flavors all done in about an hour thanks to the pressure cooker. Fresh garlic, onions, jalapeño and cilantro bring this bowl to life.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 small yellow onions chopped (around 3 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
  • 1 pound boneless chuck roast cut into 1 ¼-inch pieces
  • 1 pound boneless beef short ribs cut into 1 ¼-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic split in half
  • 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes crushed by hand
  • 3 cups water or unsalted beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 to 2 jalapeño chiles seeded and finely chopped
  • 6 sprigs cilantro plus ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, extra for garnish
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil
  • ¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Melt butter in pressure cooker over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until golden and soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Add sunflower oil, increase heat, and sear beef chunks in batches for 6-8 minutes per batch until browned on all sides.
  • Stir in half of garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in crushed tomatoes with juices, water or broth, and salt. Stir, then bring to a boil.
  • Seal lid, build pressure, and cook for 30 minutes under pressure. Use slow release for best texture.
  • After releasing pressure, stir in remaining garlic and jalapeño. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in chopped cilantro, basil, and parsley. Let stand for 5 minutes. Garnish with extra cilantro before serving.

Notes

Serve with polenta, crusty bread or rice. Stew keeps for up to 4 days in fridge or three months in freezer. Reheat gently and add herbs fresh if frozen.