Russian roast with beef
4 servings
30 minutes
Russian stew with beef is a traditional dish of Russian cuisine that embodies home comfort and simplicity. It originated as a way to prepare a tasty and hearty meal from accessible ingredients while preserving their juiciness and aroma. The stew is made from beef, potatoes, and aromatic roots fried to a golden crust and then simmered in a clay pot, absorbing all the flavors of spices and herbs. Sour cream adds tenderness to the dish, while garlic and dill provide zest. Its taste is rich and warming, with a pleasant balance of juicy meat and soft vegetables. The stew is served with pickles and fresh vegetables, making it an ideal option for a cozy family lunch or festive feast.
1
Peel the potatoes, cut into cubes, and fry in oil.
- Potato: 5 piece
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
2
Slice the onion into rings and fry in oil until golden brown.
- White onion: 1 piece
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
3
Cut the meat into pieces and fry in oil on both sides until a golden crust forms.
- Beef: 300 g
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
4
Place meat, potatoes, onions, and roots in a clay pot, season with salt and pepper to taste, add a bay leaf, and pour in a little broth.
- Beef: 300 g
- Potato: 5 piece
- White onion: 1 piece
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
5
Bake in the oven for 30 minutes. 10 minutes before the end of cooking, pour the roast with sour cream and sprinkle with finely chopped garlic, dill, and parsley.
- Sour cream: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Parsley: to taste
- Dill: to taste
6
Serve the roast with a salad of fresh vegetables, pickled cucumbers, sauerkraut, and herbs.