Beef with pumpkin and quince garnish

8 servings

39 minutes

Beef with pumpkin and quince garnish is an exquisite dish of European cuisine that combines the rich flavor of meat with the gentle sweetness of pumpkin and the refreshing tartness of quince. This culinary creation reflects gastronomic traditions where the harmonious blend of flavors creates refined enjoyment. The pumpkin adds softness and a creamy texture, gently stewed with quince to absorb its aroma. Beef steaks, fried in clarified butter, gain juiciness and a rich taste highlighted by spices and a delicate hint of cream. The dish is perfect for a festive dinner or a cozy family lunch, providing warmth and pleasure to everyone who tries it. The combination of vegetable sweetness and meat spiciness makes it truly unforgettable.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 268.3
• Proteins: 15.7g
• Fats: 20.7g
• Carbohydrates: 6.6g

Ingredients

• Beef: 600 g
• Quince: 1 pc
• Pumpkin: 500 g
• Salt with herbs: 1 tbsp
• Ground dried garlic: 1 tsp
• Cream: 100 ml
• Vegetable oil: 50 ml
• Melted butter: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the products.

2. Wash the meat and dry it with a towel.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef: 600 g

3. Cut into steaks.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef: 600 g

4. Strike with the back of a knife (or a kitchen mallet).

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef: 600 g

5. Peel the pumpkin.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 500 g

6. Cut into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 500 g

7. Pour vegetable oil into the pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 50 ml

8. Lay out the chopped pumpkin.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 500 g

9. Cut the quince and remove the seeds and cores.

   Required ingredients:

   • Quince: 1 piece

10. Cut into small pieces.

    Required ingredients:

    • Quince: 1 piece

11. Add to the pan with the pumpkin.

    Required ingredients:

    • Quince: 1 piece

12. Add half a salt.

    Required ingredients:

    • Salt with herbs: 1 tablespoon

13. Stir and simmer covered.

14. Add cream and continue cooking.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cream: 100 ml

15. Cook until al dente so that the vegetables do not fall apart.

16. Add melted butter to the pan and heat it.

    Required ingredients:

    • Melted butter: 1 tablespoon

17. Place the steaks on a hot skillet.

    Required ingredients:

    • Beef: 600 g

18. Fry on one side over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes.

19. Then flip to the other side.

20. Salt by adding the second half of the salt.

    Required ingredients:

    • Salt with herbs: 1 tablespoon

21. Add dried garlic and cook until ready (about another 3-5 minutes).

    Required ingredients:

    • Ground dried garlic: 1 teaspoon

22. Serve in portions at the table.