Navy-style macaroni with boiled beef

4 servings

25 minutes

Navy-style pasta with boiled beef is a simple yet hearty dish from Soviet cuisine. Its origin is linked to the need for nutritious and affordable meals made from basic ingredients. It combines tender boiled beef, aromatic fried onions, and golden pasta sautéed to a delicious crust. The dish has a rich meaty flavor with a slight spiciness from black pepper. It is perfect for a quick home dinner or lunch when you want something simple yet tasty. It’s best served hot, complemented with fresh vegetables or herbs. Due to its simplicity and rich flavors, navy-style pasta remains a beloved recipe for many generations, reminding of the traditions of home cooking and warm family evenings.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 853.7
• Proteins: 37.9g
• Fats: 34.9g
• Carbohydrates: 96.5g

Ingredients

• Beef: 500 g
• Onion: 3 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 4 tbsp
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Pasta: 500 g

Cooking steps

1. Cut the boiled beef into strips 0.5 cm thick.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef: 500 g

2. Chop the onion finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 3 pieces

3. Fry the meat and onion in vegetable oil until the onion is golden and the meat has a crust (medium heat).

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef: 500 g
   • Onion: 3 pieces
   • Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons

4. Add boiled pasta. If needed, pour in vegetable oil. Fry everything together for 10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pasta: 500 g
   • Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons

5. Salt and pepper to make it spicy. Serve hot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste