Beef cubes with porcini sauce and rice: The scent of the forest on your plate

Name: Beef cubes with porcini sauce and rice: The scent of the forest on your plate
Prep time: 180 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500–600 g beef (mock sirloin, shank or round); 2 handfuls of dried porcini mushrooms (soaked beforehand in lukewarm water); 1 large onion; 4 cloves of garlic; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon crushed caraway; ½ teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 500 ml beef stock; salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; vegetable oil for sautéing; roux (homemade or store-bought) for thickening; rice for serving

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4 serving
180 minutes
Jan, 19. 12. 2025

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Beef cubes with porcini sauce and rice: The scent of the forest on your plate

Prepare a hearty dish that combines traditional Czech flavors with a touch of forest cuisine. Beef cubes in a delicate porcini sauce served with rice are an ideal choice for Sunday lunch, festive occasions, or relaxed home cooking.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

500–600 g beef (mock sirloin, shank or round)
2 handfuls of dried porcini mushrooms (soaked beforehand in lukewarm water)
1 large onion
4 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon crushed caraway
½ teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried parsley
500 ml beef stock
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
vegetable oil for sautéing
roux (homemade or store-bought) for thickening
rice for serving

Preparation procedure

Base preparation Sauté the onion in hot oil until golden. Add the garlic and drained porcini mushrooms and sauté until they begin to release their aroma.
Searing the meat Season the meat with salt and pepper and add it to the pan. Sear it quickly on all sides to develop color.
Spices and stock Add thyme, caraway, coriander and dried parsley to the mixture. Stir briefly and pour in the stock.
Long braising Cover with a lid and let simmer over low heat for about 2.5 hours, until the meat is tender. Add liquid as needed.
Thickening and seasoning Thicken the sauce with roux mixed in water and mix well. Let it simmer briefly. Season to taste.
Serving Serve with cooked rice and optionally garnish with fresh parsley.

Total preparation time

180 minutes

Number of servings

4 servings

Conclusion

This dish combines the tenderness of beef, aromatic mushroom sauce and simplicity of rice. It’s also great for festive occasions or a hearty Sunday lunch. If you love forest flavors and traditional recipes, this meal will definitely not disappoint you.