World Flavors Cookbook

Svíčková na Smetaně

Name: Svíčková na Smetaně
Cook time: 180 min
Cuisine: Czechia
Ingredients: 1kg beef sirloin, 2 onions, 3 carrots, 2 parsnips, 1 celery root, 250ml heavy cream, 50g butter, vinegar, sugar, black peppercorns, bay leaf, lemon, cranberry jam

The "crown jewel" of Czech cuisine: tender beef sirloin in a rich, velvety root vegetable and cream sauce, served with bread dumplings and cranberries.

Cuisine: Czechia

Ingredients

1kg beef sirloin, 2 onions, 3 carrots, 2 parsnips, 1 celery root, 250ml heavy cream, 50g butter, vinegar, sugar, black peppercorns, bay leaf, lemon, cranberry jam

Instructions

1. Roast the beef with diced root vegetables and spices. 2. Remove meat and blend vegetables into a smooth sauce. 3. Add cream and flavor with lemon, vinegar, and sugar. 4. Slice the beef and serve with bread dumplings, a slice of lemon, and a dollop of cranberry jam.