Beef solyanka
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. It's quite an old one, well-known and beloved by everyone, and since there's no single correct recipe, each person makes solyanka in their own special way. For me, the tastiest version is the one my mom used to cook for me as a child—this is the one I'd like to share with you and explain how to make beef solyanka. Mine turns out a bit thicker than usual, but the flavor is simply amazing. By the way, you can add a few more pickles if you'd like it to be a bit more tangy. Actually, ingredient quantities here are a matter of personal taste, so take this recipe as a guide and enjoy preparing homemade beef solyanka. The dish is now ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
So, rinse the meat under running water, dry it with a towel, and cut into rectangular pieces (6-7 cm long). Boil the beef for 1-1.5 hours until the meat becomes tender.
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Step 2
While the beef is boiling, we peel the onion and cut it into half-rings.
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Step 3
Sauté the onion in vegetable oil until soft, then add tomato paste and simmer for another 5 minutes.
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Step 4
Then add the boiled meat to the other ingredients.
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Step 5
Add the grated cucumbers to the meat and pour in water until the liquid completely covers all the ingredients. Simmer the beef over low heat for 30 minutes.
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Step 6
Meanwhile, chop the fresh herbs and garlic, and slice one onion into quarter-rings.
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Step 7
5-7 minutes before the dish is ready, add herbs, garlic, and onion to the solyanka, and season with spices and salt to taste.
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Step 8
The dish turns out rich, thick, and incredibly delicious—real comfort food. Enjoy your meal, everyone!