Жаркое, aka ‘Stewed Beef and Potatoes’ – a delicious Ukrainian and Eastern European comfort food that I ate so often growing up! It’s made with fall-apart braised beef and potatoes in an aromatic tomato sauce with just a sprinkle of dill on top. Every time I make this beef recipe in my kitchen, it brings back warm and delicious memories of my parents making this at home. Even though my mom usually made lunch and dinner in our house, my dad was the one who always made this dish. I love to enjoy this dish with a side of Russian pickles, marinated tomatoes and sour cream.
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Making Stewed Potatoes
This stewed beef recipe is prepared with the most delicious, most aromatic tomato sauce and seasoned with fresh dill. This dish is traditionally made with a cheaper cut of beef, so I use a meat like chuck roast or tri tip, which works very well for this dish. Once the beef is braised, it’s super soft and just falls apart when you bite into it. This beef and potato dish is simply the best! You’ll definitely be coming back for seconds!
- When making this dish, make sure to brown the meat well all over – it adds so much great flavor to this dish!
Slow Cooker Instructions
I’ve had so many of you ask if this dish can be made in a slow cooker and yes, it can be! Follow the recipe instructions as you would for the usual recipe, sauteing the meat. Place everything in to a slow cooker and use just half of the beef broth required. Cook on high heat for 6 to 8 hours, the more the better!
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Made this for dinner tonight. I’m a foster parent so I have a mixed crowd – my own two Russian sons under 6 years old and two American teenage girls from two completely different backgrounds. This recipe was a HUGE HIT, the girl with the eating disorder even had seconds! Thanks for the amazing and easy recipe!
Oh, how wonderful! 🙂 I’m so glad everyone enjoyed!! 🙂
Can i double the recipe if i need to cook for 8?
Thank you
Absolutely! Hope you enjoy this dish! 🙂
Very good. Made it tonight, i will definitely make again. I added frozen peas at end to add a little more green.
So glad you enjoyed the recipe! 🙂
Hi Tania,
Do you have to take the meat out before you add the potatoes if the pot is big enough to accommodate all of it?
No, if there is space for both, feel free to leave the meat in 🙂
I made this tonight and the whole family loved it…. even my picky grandmother! It was absolutely delicious! I followed your recipe exactly and really wouldn’t change a thing. I did use Yukon Gold potatoes. You didn’t specify potato type (I don’t think), but I think they were perfect for this recipe. Thanks a bunch!
Oh, that’s so wonderful! I’m so glad it was a hit with everyone! This really is a delicious dish! 🙂
I wanted to make this recipe after watching an episode of “The Americans”. Only I’m a vegetarian. So I used Gardein Beefless Tips, which meant I didn’t have to stew the meat for over an hour. I used Knorr veggie bouillon for the broth. How did it turn out? Delicious! I used a dollop of sour cream and fresh dill, as directed. I ate two plates and felt so relaxed and content after – just as you should after eating a comfort food. When I make again, I’ll take out a cup of water – for some reason, my final dish was almost soupy. I was pleased that the vegetarian variation actually worked – I wasn’t sure it would!
That’s so awesome! I’m glad you were able to find vegetarian replacements 🙂
Спасибо Tatyana! It is delicious. I cooked it last night and entire family asked for seconds 🙂
I’m so glad to hear that! 🙂 I just made it Sunday night for guests and they ate it up! 🙂
Hi, I not a fan of dill. What could I substitute for the dill ?
Perhaps, thyme? If so, would I use the same amount?
Hi! Yes, this would work well with a dry Italian herb mix, with oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme. I would add 1 1/2 tsp of the dried herb mix. Enjoy 🙂
Hi can this be made in an Instapot?
Hi! Yes, this would be a great recipe for the instant pot! I’m not sure about the timing; I would use the beef/stew settings on the machine. You’ll need to reduce the liquids in half, too. Enjoy!