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Zharkoye (Russian Beef Stew)

A simple stew of beef and vegetables traditionally cooked in a clay pot.

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servings: 4

total time: 1 hour 30 minutes

added on 08/19/2022

recipe by: Rae

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Melt 1 TBSP of the butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Season the beef with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper then cook the beef until all sides are browned, about 8 minutes.
Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
Add another 1 TBSP of butter to the pot then add the potatoes and carrots and cook until all sides are browned, about 8 minutes.
Remove the vegetables from the pot and set aside with the beef.
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Add the remaining 1 TBSP of butter to the pot over medium-high heat and cook the onions and garlic, about 5 minutes.
Add the water and scrape up all the browning from the bottom of the pot.
Add the beef, carrots, and potatoes back into the pot along with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper then stir everything together.
Cover the pot with a tight fitting lid and cook in the preheated oven until the beef is tender, about 45 minutes.
Stir in the 3 TBSP sour cream and a sprinkling of dill then place back in the oven for 10 more minutes.
Serve with extra sour cream, dill, and chives for topping.