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Polish Sztuka Mięsa, Boiled Beef with Horseradish

A genuinely old-fashioned dish — beef simmered until tender, served simply with sharp horseradish.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Polish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 310kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs beef brisket or chuck roast
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 carrots roughly chopped
  • 1 onion halved
  • 1 leek roughly chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 8 black peppercorns
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup prepared horseradish
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Place beef in a large pot and cover with water.
  • Bring to a boil, skimming off any foam that rises to the top.
  • Add carrots, onion, leek, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
  • Reduce heat and simmer gently, partially covered, 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes until the beef is fork-tender.
  • Remove beef and let rest 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  • Mix horseradish and sour cream together for the sauce.
  • Serve sliced beef warm, with horseradish sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 310kcal | Protein: 36g | Fat: 16g | Fiber: 1g
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