The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 787 — Stewed Beef with Potato Croquettes
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 787 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Lard a tender piece of beef with bacon fat and brown it in butter, adding soup roots and spices. Continue stewing until tender.
Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle flour into the cooking juices, thin with stock, bring to the boil and strain over the meat. Garnish with potato croquettes No. 628.
To provide
3–4 Russian pounds of beef and ⅛–¼ pound of bacon fat 1–2 spoonfuls of butter and 1 carrot 1 parsley root, 1 leek and 1 celery root | 1 onion and ½ spoonful of flour 2–3 bay leaves 15–20 allspice berries |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 787. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.