Buckwheat with meat and tomatoes merchant style

3 servings

60 minutes

Buckwheat with meat and tomatoes in a merchant style is a cozy, hearty dish with deep roots in European cuisine. The combination of aromatic minced meat, sweet carrots, and spicy tomato paste gives the dish a rich, intense flavor. Pre-dried buckwheat retains its texture and absorbs the meat juices, becoming tender and fragrant. This recipe is perfect for a family dinner as it is easy to prepare yet delights with its rich taste and nutrition. Garlic and spices add a touch of spiciness, making the dish even more expressive. It is a true example of peasant cuisine where simple ingredients turn into a culinary masterpiece.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 618.8
• Proteins: 24.2g
• Fats: 39.4g
• Carbohydrates: 43.8g

Ingredients

• Onion: 1 pc
• Minced meat: 300 g
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Carrot: 100 g
• Vegetable oil: 3 tbsp
• Buckwheat groats: 150 g
• Tomato paste: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Rinse the buckwheat, dry it in a pan greased with oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Buckwheat groats: 150 g
   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons

2. Fry finely chopped onion, minced meat, and grated carrot until golden brown. Add tomato paste and mix thoroughly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Minced meat: 300 g
   • Carrot: 100 g
   • Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons

3. Place buckwheat over the meat and vegetables, pour boiling water so that the buckwheat is slightly covered with water. Add salt. Simmer on low heat with a lid on. Add finely chopped garlic to the cooked buckwheat and mix. You can add black pepper and bay leaf.

   Required ingredients:

   • Buckwheat groats: 150 g
   • Garlic: 2 cloves