Russian Zharkoye (Hearty Meat Stew)

Name: Russian Zharkoye (Hearty Meat Stew)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 800 g beef or pork shoulder (cut into large cubes); 2 tbsp sunflower oil or neutral oil; 2 onions (sliced); 2 carrots (peeled and cut into thick slices); 800 g potatoes (peeled and cut into large chunks); 3 garlic cloves (crushed); 500 ml beef or vegetable stock; 2 bay leaves; 6 black peppercorns; Salt (to taste); Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:2h

Zharkoye is a traditional Russian meat stew with beef potatoes and vegetables simmered slowly in aromatic broth until tender served hot with fresh herbs and rye bread for a comforting rustic meal

Updated at: Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:04:57 GMT