Govyadina vsmetane - Russian steak in sour cream - is a hearty and flavorful dish that is easy to make and sure to please the whole family. The tender beef is cooked in a creamy sour cream sauce that is rich and flavorful. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal. It can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
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GOVYADINA V'SMETANE (RUSSIAN STEAK IN SOUR CREAM)
Thsi recipe comes from my grandmother's recipe box. The clipping said that this was a speciality of the Hotel Berlin in Moscow, Russia during the '60's. Updated to reflect modern tastes.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Steak
Time 1h40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare the 4 steaks and brown them quickly in the olive oil. Transfer them to a baking pan, season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
- Chop the onions and soften them in the same frying pan. Spread them over the steaks.
- Sprinkle with the grated cheese and pour over the sour cream. Cover with foil.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 350F for one hour, removing the foil for the last 20 minutes. Serve with plain cooked vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.2, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 19, Sodium 24.6, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 1.9
RUSSIAN CREAM
What a pretty parfait! Layered with fresh raspberries, it's a summertime treat. I'm a veterinarian. My husband, Jim, and I share cooking duties for our family. -Barbara Ulrich, Newark Valley, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In another saucepan, heat whipping cream and sugar over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is lukewarm. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin mixture until completely dissolved. Cover and refrigerate until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes., Stir in sour cream and vanilla. In each of four parfait glasses, place a scant 1/4 cupful of cream mixture; top each with a rounded tablespoonful of raspberries. Repeat layers. Top each with scant 1/4 cup of cream mixture. , Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until set. Just before serving, garnish with fresh raspberries and mint if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Fat 32g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
RUSSIAN SOUR CREAM CAKE
This easy Russian cake is made with only 3 ingredients and then filled with a delicious cream made of sour cream, sugar, and lemon juice.
Provided by Oleshka
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Eastern European Russian
Time 2h5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine eggs and 1 cup sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer for 5 minutes until mixture is smooth and thick. Sift 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour on top and carefully mix into the batter using a wooden spoon or a spatula. Pour batter into the prepared springform pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and allow to completely cool on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
- Combine sour cream, 1 cup sugar, and lemon juice in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer for 10 to 15 minutes until a thick cream forms.
- Cut cake horizontally into 3 layers. Place bottom layer on a cake platter and spread with a layer of cream filling. Add second layer and spread another layer of filling on top. Finish cake by placing the third layer on top and cover cake from all sides with the remaining cream. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 73.5 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 42.6 mg, Sugar 40.2 g
SOUR CREAM SWISS STEAK
I spent a year searching for new and different beef recipes. This is the dish my family raves about, and they agree that it's a nice change from regular Swiss steak. -Barb Benting, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine 1/3 cup flour, salt, pepper, paprika and ground mustard; dredge the steak. , In a large skillet, heat oil and butter. Cook steak on both sides until browned. Carefully add water; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., In a bowl, combine the sour cream, onion, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar and remaining flour; stir until smooth. Transfer steaks to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish; add sour cream mixture. , Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours or until tender. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 1173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 43g protein.
OVEN BAKED SOUR CREAM SWISS STEAK
Make certain that you have a large oven-proof skillet for this recipe, or you can use a large electric frypan. You can also make this recipe using thin boneless pork chops or chicken breasts.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Steak
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Set oven to 300 degrees.
- Cut the steaks into serving-size pieces.
- Lightly dust the beef pieces with flour, then pound with a meat mallet until thin and flattened.
- In a small cup mix together salt, cayenne, black pepper (if using) paprika and dry mustard powder, then season the flattened beef with the spice mixture.
- Heat oil and butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat.
- Add in the steaks and lighty brown/sear on one side, turn over and brown on the other side; transfer to a plate.
- Add in onions and garlic; saute for about 3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.
- In a bowl mix together sour cream, water, soy sauce and brown sugar, then add to the skillet; mix to combine with the onion/garlic mixture.
- Return the steaks back to the skillet.
- Sprinkle lightly with Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the skillet and bake in oven at 325 degrees for about 30-45 minutes, or until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 878.5, Fat 62.8, SaturatedFat 23.8, Cholesterol 184.4, Sodium 1040.8, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 11.6, Protein 55.6
Tips:
- To make the most tender Govjadina V Smetane, use a cut of beef that is well-marbled, such as ribeye or chuck roast.
- Browning the beef before stewing it adds depth of flavor to the dish.
- Use a good quality sour cream for the best results.
- Fresh herbs, such as dill and parsley, add a bright flavor to the dish.
- Serve Govjadina V Smetane with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Conclusion:
Govjadina V Smetane is a classic Russian dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. The tender beef, creamy sour cream sauce, and fresh herbs make this dish a winner. Whether you are serving it for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner, Govjadina V Smetane is sure to please everyone at the table.
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