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Machanka - Slovakian Tomato Gravy
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Machanka - Slovakian Tomato Gravy

Allisonskitchen
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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Machanka - Slovakian Tomato Gravy

Allisonskitchen
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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25 minutes
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

  6. 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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on November 26, 2025 18:28

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Mish Sen
Mish Sen @cook_114576952
November 28, 2025 18:48
Sounds very satisfyig!
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Gravy Onion Bell Pepper Pepper Butter Bacon Tomato Chicken Garlic

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