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.
1
Prepare the products.
2
Wash the meat and dry it with a towel.
- Beef: 600 g
3
Cut into steaks.
- Beef: 600 g
4
Strike with the back of a knife (or a kitchen mallet).
- Beef: 600 g
5
Peel the pumpkin.
- Pumpkin: 500 g
6
Cut into small pieces.
- Pumpkin: 500 g
7
Pour vegetable oil into the pan.
- Vegetable oil: 50 ml
8
Lay out the chopped pumpkin.
- Pumpkin: 500 g
9
Cut the quince and remove the seeds and cores.
- Quince: 1 piece
10
Cut into small pieces.
- Quince: 1 piece
11
Add to the pan with the pumpkin.
- Quince: 1 piece
12
Add half a salt.
- Herb salt: 1 tablespoon
13
Stir and simmer covered.
14
Add cream and continue cooking.
- 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.
- Clarified butter (ghee): 1 tablespoon
17
Place the steaks on a hot skillet.
- 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.
- Herb salt: 1 tablespoon
21
Add dried garlic and cook until ready (about another 3-5 minutes).
- Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
22
Serve in portions at the table.
