Beef baked with plums, cheese and dill
2 servings
40 minutes
This exquisite recipe for beef baked with plums, cheese, and dill combines the harmony of sweet fruits, aromatic spices, and rich meat flavors. The baked meat becomes tender and juicy as it absorbs the juices of plums and mandarins. The cheese adds creamy softness while dill and nutmeg provide a pleasant spiciness. The dish recalls medieval European recipes where the combination of meat with fruits was seen as a sign of refined taste. It is perfect for a festive dinner or a cozy family gathering and pairs wonderfully with a glass of red wine. Its layered flavor surprises with richness and an unusual balance of sweet, salty, and spicy, turning an ordinary meal into a gastronomic journey.
1
Place sliced onion (either half-rings or quarters) in a hot skillet, then pour in olive oil and add meat cut into 1.5x1.5 cm cubes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Beef: 300 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: pinch
2
Cut the plums into quarters, remove the pits, add to the pan with the meat, let them brown slightly, and remove from heat.
- Plums: 300 g
3
Make a mixture of grated cheese, finely chopped dill, nutmeg, curry, and mandarin juice.
- Russian cheese: 70 g
- Dill: 0.5 bunch
- Nutmeg: to taste
- Curry: pinch
- Tangerines: 2 pieces
4
Mix hot meat with spice mixture, cheese, and dill, add some water, place in a ceramic dish, and bake for 35 minutes at 170 degrees.
- Water: 70 ml