Russian stew
Description
Beef preparation has its nuances, and not all home cooks enjoy this meat, considering it tough or dry. I assure you that with this recipe, the beef will simply melt in your mouth! Combined with aromatic and tender vegetables, this dish turns out incredibly delicious and appetizing! Your family will be more than satisfied! You can prepare the stew with any meat according to preference, but in any case, I recommend saving this recipe for later. The ingredients listed are calculated for two standard baking pots; you can increase the quantities as needed depending on the number of expected guests.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare all the ingredients. Cut the meat into small pieces and peel the vegetables.
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Step 2
2. In a skillet over medium heat, sear the beef until browned, seasoning with salt and spices; then transfer the meat to a plate. Coarsely chop the onion and carrot and sauté them in the same skillet, adding salt to taste at the end. Then, in the same skillet, separately fry the potatoes cut into large cubes, remembering to season with salt during cooking. In a glass of water, mix sour cream, tomato sauce, any fresh herbs, and stir well.
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Step 3
3. Now we start filling the pot in the following order: place the fried beef pieces at the bottom.
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Step 4
4. On top, place half of the fried potatoes.
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Step 5
5. Place the sautéed carrots and onions on top of the potatoes.
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Step 6
6. Then another layer of potatoes and a layer of sautéed mixture. On top, pour the tomato-sour cream sauce, add a bay leaf and a piece of butter if desired. The liquid should not completely cover the vegetables, otherwise it may boil over during baking. Cover the pots with lids and place them in a cold oven. Turn the oven to 200°C and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
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Step 7
7. Russian stew is ready. I recommend serving it directly in the pots.
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Step 8
8. If desired, you can transfer the contents onto a plate and garnish with fresh herbs, serving either in portions or on a shared dish.