Meat in pots with mushrooms and cheese
Description
A friend shared an amazing recipe for meat in pots with mushrooms and cheese. Everyone in my family was absolutely delighted. The meat turns out tender and soft. Combined with mushrooms and cheese, this dish is simply superb.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Rinse the mushrooms under running water and drain. Place them in a pot with water, bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes. Drain the water and let the mushrooms cool.
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Step 2
2. Chop the onion into half-rings or small pieces, whichever you prefer. Place the onion in a frying pan with vegetable oil and set over medium heat. Fry for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Then add the mushrooms to the onion and continue frying together for another 15 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Cut the meat into small pieces. Wash the carrot, peel it, and grate on a medium grater. Pour a little vegetable oil into a separate frying pan, add the meat and carrots, and place over medium heat. Fry the meat with carrots until half-cooked, about 10-15 minutes.
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Step 4
4. While everything is cooking, grate the cheese on a grater of any size. Place it on a separate plate; you'll need it later.
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Step 5
5. Wash the potatoes, peel them, and cut into small cubes or slices. Place them at the bottom of the pot, previously greased with a small amount of vegetable oil.
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Step 6
6. The next layer should consist of the meat fried with carrots. Carefully spread it evenly around the entire perimeter of the pot.
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Step 7
7. Next, add a layer of sautéed mushrooms with onions, carefully spreading them evenly in the pot. On top, place sliced pickled cucumber in rings.
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Step 8
8. The final layer should be potatoes again. Make sure all ingredients fit into the pot; you can gently press them down with your hand if needed. Now pour chicken broth or plain water over everything. Place a bay leaf and some whole peppercorns on top. Preheat the oven to 180–200°C and bake the pot for about half an hour. Don't forget to cover it with a lid.
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Step 9
9. Remove the pot from the oven and sprinkle the grated cheese on top. Return to the oven for another 7-8 minutes.
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Step 10
10. Remove the pot from the oven and take off the lid. Let the steam escape slightly. The meat in pots with mushrooms and cheese is ready. Transfer the dish onto plates and serve.