Russian Sweet and Sour Beef Stew (Solyanka), and it’s packed with flavor!
Traditional Russian Solyanka
Ingredients:
1 lb (450g) beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large carrot, diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup tomato paste
4 cups beef broth
1 cup pickles, diced
1/4 cup pickle juice
2 tablespoons capers
1/4 cup pitted black olives, sliced
1/4 cup pitted green olives, sliced
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
Fresh dill, chopped (for garnish)
Lemon slices (for serving)
Sour cream (optional, for serving)
Directions:
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides. Remove
