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.
1
Rinse the buckwheat, dry it in a pan greased with oil.
- 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.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Ground 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.
- Buckwheat groats: 150 g
- Garlic: 2 cloves
