Russian Meat Solyanka Recipe

Name: Russian Meat Solyanka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb stewing beef, sliced thin; 2 small sausages; 1/2 lb ham, sliced thin; 2 carrots, cubed small; 1 onion, sliced small; 1 parsley root, cubed small; 1 pickled cucumber (I used dill pickles); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 1/2 - 1 cup water; 5 mushrooms, sliced (or to taste); 1 tablespoon flour; 11 pitted black olives, chopped; 1 tablespoon capers; salt & pepper; 1 tablespoon sour cream, for topping; 1 lemon slice, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 lb stewing beef, sliced thin
2 small sausages
1/2 lb ham, sliced thin
2 carrots, cubed small
1 onion, sliced small
1 parsley root, cubed small
1 pickled cucumber (I used dill pickles)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1/2 - 1 cup water
5 mushrooms, sliced (or to taste)
1 tablespoon flour
11 pitted black olives, chopped
1 tablespoon capers
salt & pepper
1 tablespoon sour cream, for topping
1 lemon slice, for garnish

1
Preheat a pan with oil or butter.
2
Cut onion in thin semi rings and stir until transparent, but not browned.
3
Cut pickled cucumbers in strips and add to onions.
4
Add tomato paste and stir until mixed - 2-3 minutes.
5
Add meat chopped into fine pieces (you can actually use any variety of meat you prefer, but above is what I chose to use).
6
Add to Crock pot.
7
Add can of stewed tomatoes and water to just the top of mixture.
8
Cook on high for 4 hours.
9
About 1 hour before serving add olives, mushrooms and capers.
10
Add flour to thicken.
11
Serve with a dollop of sour cream and lemon slice for garnish.

480

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb stewing beef, sliced thin, 2 small sausages, 1/2 lb ham, sliced thin, 2 carrots, cubed small, and more.

Yes, Russian Meat Solyanka falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Russian Meat Solyanka

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