Buckwheat porridge with meat
Description
Like many other home cooks, I like to simplify tasks in the kitchen, so I often prepare dishes where the side dish is combined with the meat component. This simple recipe for buckwheat porridge with meat falls exactly into this category, and now I'll tell you how to make it. You can use pork, beef, or chicken. I also recommend adding plenty of carrots and onions to the dish. Otherwise, preparing buckwheat porridge with meat at home is extremely easy. With this recipe, you'll quickly and effortlessly create a delicious and nutritious meal for your family.
Instructions
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Step 1
We'll start by preparing the vegetables: first peel the onion and slice it into half-rings.
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Step 2
We also peel the carrots and cut them into strips; alternatively, you can grate the carrots on a coarse grater.
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Step 3
Cut the meat into small cubes, approximately 1.5-2 cm wide.
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Step 4
Now place a thick-walled pot on the stove and pour in some vegetable oil. When the oil heats up, add the onion to the pot and fry until it turns light golden.
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Step 5
Then add the sliced meat to the pot with the onion and fry until half-cooked.
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Step 6
After that, add the carrots and pour 1 liter of water over the meat and vegetables. Season with salt (about 2 teaspoons) and spices, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer the meat over low heat for an hour.
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Step 7
When the cooking time is almost up, place a skillet on the heat and melt the butter in it. Add the buckwheat and fry, stirring, for about 5-7 minutes.
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Step 8
Then transfer the buckwheat groats into the pot with the meat and vegetables, spreading them evenly over the surface.
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Step 9
Pour water into the pot so that the liquid level is 1.5 cm above the buckwheat. Turn the heat to medium-high.
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Step 10
As soon as the liquid evaporates slightly and is no longer visible on the surface, reduce the heat under the pot to the minimum, cover it with a lid, and cook the porridge for another 20–30 minutes.
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Step 11
When the time is up, turn off the heat, mix the buckwheat with the meat and vegetables—the dish is ready to serve. Enjoy your meal, everyone!