The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 759 — Boiled Beef from Broth with Potatoes and Sauces
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 759 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Boil a piece of beef in broth according to No. 758.
Garnish it with potatoes cooked in that same broth. Pour a little broth mixed with melted butter over the potatoes and sprinkle with finely chopped fresh parsley.
To provide
5–6 Russian pounds of beef ¾ Russian pound of basic soup roots 1 onion and 1½ Russian pounds of potatoes | A bunch of parsley, celery or leek greens ½ spoonful of butter and fresh parsley |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 759. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.