Main course 🇬🇪 Georgian

Chashushuli

A rich beef stew with tomatoes, onion, garlic and red chilli that cooks down to a thick, spicy sauce.

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  • Time2 hr
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £2.70 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a casserole. Brown the beef in 2 batches for 8 minutes each. Set aside.

    16 min
  2. 2

    Fry the onions in the same pot for 8 minutes until soft.

    8 min
  3. 3

    Add the pepper, garlic, chilli, ground coriander and fenugreek and cook for 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Return the beef, add the tomatoes and salt, and bring to a simmer.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook very gently for 1 hour 30 minutes, until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.

    90 min
  6. 6

    Stir in the fresh coriander and serve with rice, potatoes or bread.

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