Beef with vegetables and mushrooms
4 servings
130 minutes
Beef with vegetables and mushrooms is a traditional dish of Russian cuisine that combines the tenderness of meat, the aroma of spices, and the richness of vegetables. Its roots trace back to ancient recipes from peasant and merchant feasts where slow stewing allowed for the full depth of flavor nuances to emerge. Fried bacon adds zest while mushrooms provide earthy softness. Tomatoes, wine, and orange zest create a harmonious balance of sweetness and acidity. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner, especially when paired with noodles, cheese, and fresh herbs. The thick, rich sauce envelops each piece of meat making it even more appetizing. Beef with vegetables and mushrooms is not just food; it's a true gastronomic journey that brings warmth and joy to everyone who tries it.
1
Finely chop the carrot and celery. Mince the onion and garlic. Cut the meat and bacon into cubes. Fry the bacon in vegetable oil.
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Celery stalk: 0.5 stem
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Beef: 1 kg
- Bacon: 50 g
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
2
Add onion and garlic to it, quickly fry everything together and remove from the pan. Fry the meat in the remaining fat in the pan.
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Beef: 1 kg
3
Add carrots, celery, puree, spices, zest, and wine to the meat. Simmer on low heat for 90 minutes. Add thickener and bring to a boil.
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Celery stalk: 0.5 stem
- Tomato puree: 1 tablespoon
- Dried rosemary: 0.5 teaspoon
- Dried thyme: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground cloves: pinch
- Orange zest: 1 teaspoon
- Dry red wine: 0.5 l
- Sauce thickener: 2 tablespoons
4
Chop the mushrooms, sauté them in butter, and add to the meat. Add the bacon.
- Fresh button mushrooms: 250 g
- Butter: 1 tablespoon
- Bacon: 50 g
5
Serve noodles with cheese and parsley with this dish.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
