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Machanka - Slovakian Tomato Gravy

Allisonskitchen @cook_114807937

"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

"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

Machanka - Slovakian Tomato Gravy

Allisonskitchen @cook_114807937

"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

"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

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Ingredients

25 minutes

2 servings

2 tablespoonsBacon fat
1Onion (medium, diced)
1Garlic clove (minced)
1Bell pepper (chopped)
2 tablespoonsAll-purpose flour
14.5 ounces (400 g)Whole peeled tomatoes with juice (canned or fresh, chopped)
3 sprigsFresh thyme
1/4 teaspoonSalt
1/4 teaspoonGround black pepper
1 teaspoonChicken bouillon
1 teaspoonButter
1/4 cupMilk or cream

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Steps

25 minutes

1

Heat bacon fat in a pan. Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft.
2

Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, mixing well.
3

Add tomatoes with juice, thyme, salt, pepper, and chicken bouillon.
4

Simmer until thick and chunky, about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
5

Remove thyme sprigs. Stir in butter and milk or cream.
6

Serve hot over fried or mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread for dipping.

Tips

For a chunkier texture, use fresh tomatoes when in season and adjust seasoning to taste.

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Allisonskitchen

Allisonskitchen @cook_114807937

on November 26, 2025 18:28

Comments

Mish Sen @cook_114576952

November 28, 2025 18:48

Sounds very satisfyig!

Keywords

Gravy Onion Bell Pepper Pepper Butter Bacon Tomato Chicken Garlic

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