Bratislava Beef Tokány | Tender Beef Strips with Green Peas

Cut the beef shoulder according to traditional tokány style into thin strips, about 4–5 cm long. Finely dice the smoked bacon, finely chop the onion, and crush the garlic. Cut the pickled gherkins into thin matchsticks, and measure out the green peas.

Melt the lard in a heavy-bottomed cast-iron pot and render the diced smoked bacon over low heat. Once the fat has rendered and the bacon cubes are lightly golden brown, add the finely chopped onion and sauté over medium heat until golden.

Increase the heat, add the beef shoulder strips, and sear quickly while stirring constantly until a nice browned crust forms on all sides of the meat.