Sofrito Beef with Fried Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 kg beef, sliced into 0.5 cm thick pieces
• Flour for dusting
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4-5 tablespoons olive oil
• Half a bunch of parsley, finely chopped
• 5-6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• Oregano
• 100 g white wine
• 50 g white vinegar
• 200 g water or beef broth
• Salt
• Pepper
• Whole peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika

Instructions

1. Rinse the beef and pat it dry.
2. Sprinkle the beef with salt, pepper, and flour.
3. In a large pan, heat the olive oil and butter, then sauté the beef on both sides until it browns.
4. Transfer the beef to a low, wide pot. Sprinkle with parsley, garlic, paprika, oregano, and peppercorns, then pour over the wine, vinegar, and water.
5. Cook for about 60-80 minutes until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened. Add more water if needed during cooking.

For the Potatoes

• 5 potatoes
• Olive oil for frying
• Salt
• Oregano

Instructions

1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into small, rectangular pieces.
2. Rinse them well and place on a towel to dry.
3. Heat olive oil in a frying pan, then add the potatoes. Fry until they turn golden brown on all sides.
4. Place the potatoes on a plate, season with salt, and sprinkle with oregano.

Enjoy your sofrito beef with crispy, seasoned fried potatoes!