Zharkoye (Russian Stew)

Pa. Hiker's Note:

This is a wonderful ancient Russian dish that will surprise you by delicious taste and tempting aroma. Serve it on a holiday table and your guests won't get up until the plates are empty.

• Total Time: 4 hrs 45 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 3

• 1 lb beef roast
• 5 medium potatoes
• 1 medium onion
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium carrot
• 2 aka parsnips parsley roots
• 1 celery root
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• 1 tablespoon dill , chopped
• 1 tablespoon parsley , chopped
• 1 (10 ¾ ounce) can beef broth
• salt , to taste
• pepper , to taste

Directions:

1. Peel potatoes, wash, cut into cubes and fry in butter until light golden.
2. Slice onion, carrot, and roots, fry in butter until golden.
3. Cube beef and fry in butter until light brown.
4. In a ceramic pot, put beef, potatoes, onion, carrot, roots, garlic, season with salt and pepper and pour in the broth.
5. Cook in the oven for 30 minutes at 350, or crockpot for 4 hours on low.
6. 10 minutes before done, add sour cream and sprinkle with green.
7. Serve Zharkoye with salad from fresh vegetables, pickles, sauerkraut and greens.