Tender beef baked with potatoes
4 servings
120 minutes
Tender beef baked with potatoes is a true gastronomic delight deeply rooted in Russian culinary traditions. This recipe harmoniously combines the softness of braised meat with the delicate creamy texture of potatoes, creating a rich, warming flavor. The beef is slowly baked with onions that enhance its juiciness, while mustard and sour cream add zest and a velvety structure. The dish is versatile—perfect for family lunches, festive feasts, and cozy dinners. Historically, such baked meat dishes were popular in Russian cuisine due to their heartiness and simplicity of preparation. It is served hot, accompanied by fresh vegetables or pickled snacks that highlight its flavor depth.
1
Pour sunflower oil (olive oil can be used) into the baking dish.
- Sunflower oil: 1 tablespoon
2
Cut the beef into small pieces (with walnuts) and place it in a dish.
- Beef: 500 g
3
Chop 1 onion finely and mix it with the meat, chop the remaining onion coarsely so it can be removed later, and add it to the meat.
- Onion: 4 heads
4
Send to the oven for an hour at 180 degrees.
5
After an hour, remove the large onion, add the previously mixed mustard and sour cream, and salt. Mix everything.
- Mustard: 2 teaspoons
- Sour cream: 4 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
6
Slice the potatoes lengthwise into thin rounds and place them on top of the meat.
- Potato: 2 pieces
7
Bake for another hour (check the doneness of the potatoes). Ready!