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"Machanka" is a Slovak (or general Eastern European/Appalachian-American, in the US context) recipe for a simple tomato gravy thickened with a roux (flour and fat), often made with bacon fat or butter, and seasoned simply with salt and pepper, sometimes with a pinch of sugar or herbs. It is a humble comfort food typically served over bread, perohi (pierogi), dumplings, or fried potatoes. Enjoy, Allison
View original recipe on cookpad.comHeat bacon fat in a pan. Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft.
Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, mixing well.
Add tomatoes with juice, thyme, salt, pepper, and chicken bouillon.
Simmer until thick and chunky, about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Remove thyme sprigs. Stir in butter and milk or cream.
Serve hot over fried or mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread for dipping.
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