Zrazy in Lithuanian style
8 servings
30 minutes
Zrazy is a refined dish of Lithuanian cuisine, rooted in the traditions of stuffed meat preparation. Historically, zrazy appeared in the Middle Ages and quickly became popular due to their juiciness and rich flavor. In this recipe, beef fillet serves as the base, while a delicate filling of fried onions, mushrooms, white bread, and aromatic nutmeg adds a special zest to the dish. Zrazy are stewed in butter and mushroom broth, making them particularly juicy and fragrant. They pair perfectly with mashed potatoes or fresh vegetables, creating a harmonious dish for a cozy family dinner or festive table. Soft meat rolls infused with spices delight gourmets with their tenderness and depth of flavor.
1
Cut the beef into thin slices according to the number of patties, pound it, season, and let it rest for half an hour.
- Beef fillet: 1 kg
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
Chop the onion and fry until golden, mix with crumbled bread, mushrooms, egg, and nutmeg, season, and stir.
- Onion: 2 heads
- White bread: 4 pieces
- Champignons: 50 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Nutmeg: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Place filling on each piece of meat, roll into a tube, tie with threads, and coat with flour.
- Beef fillet: 1 kg
4
Melt butter in a pot, add the zrazy, and simmer on low heat. Once the meat is browned, pour in the broth and continue to simmer until cooked.
- Butter: 100 g
- Beef fillet: 1 kg
- Mushroom broth: 2 glasss