Braised meat with mushrooms
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. You can use any edible mushrooms except slimy ones: button mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, chanterelles, porcini, etc. Keep in mind that they reduce in size by half as they release liquid. Substitute tomato sauce with garlic sauce, sour cream sauce, etc. Add any spices, seasonings, and herbs to taste. The hot dish can be served with a side of pasta, grains, mashed potatoes, etc. The ready dish can now be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Remove the tendons and membranes from the pork, rinse the meat, and dry it with paper towels.
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Step 2
Cut into large portion pieces. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan and add the meat pieces. Fry for about 10-15 minutes over medium heat until a golden crust forms, stirring occasionally. To prevent oil from splattering, cover the pan with a lid.
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Step 3
While the meat is frying, peel the vegetables and rinse them together with the mushrooms. Slice the onion into half-rings, the carrots into rounds or quarters, and the mushrooms into slices.
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Step 4
Pour hot water into the pan with the meat, cover the pan with a lid, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer the meat for about 15–20 minutes. If you don't braise it, the vegetables will become soft while the pork remains tough.
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Step 5
When there is almost no liquid left in the container, transfer all the sliced ingredients to a frying pan, season with salt and pepper. Simmer for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 6
Add tomato sauce or the flesh of canned peeled tomatoes, tomato juice, and simmer the dish for about 5 minutes. If you like the aroma of bay leaves, add a couple to the liquid.
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Step 7
Turn off the heat, taste the meat, and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You can garnish the dish with chopped dill, parsley, or green onion.
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Step 8
Place the stewed meat with mushrooms on a plate and serve hot. Don't forget the bread, baguette, or lavash. Enjoy your meal!