Beef and Potatoes Russian Style Baked in Clay Fire-Proof Pots

Beef & Potatoes Baked in Clay Pots Russian Style

Ingredients:

Beef Loin Top Sirloin Steak, boneless – 2 lbs

Onion – 1 sweet (large)

Butter – 2 tbsp

Potato – 4 medium baked potatoes

Water – 1 + 1/2 cup

Salt – 3 tsp

Sour Cream – 16 tbsp

Shredded cheddar cheese – 4 tbsp

You’ll also need 4 fire-proof clay pots (medium size)

Fry finely chopped onion for 2 min in a frying pan, cut meat(trim all fat)  in cubes, add salt (1 + 1/2 tsp) and pepper, mix it, and add to onions, add 2 tbsp of butter, fry on high for another 2 min, and 10 min on low. Meanwhile, peel and cube potatoes, put it in a microwave-safe dish, add 1 +1/2 tsp of salt and 1/2 cup of water and microwave on high for 15 min.

Divide meat and onions into 4 equal parts and put it on the bottom of the pot. Divide potatoes into 4 equal parts and put it on top of the meat. Add 1/4 cup of water into each pot, top it with sour cream – 4 tbsp per each pot. Bake it in the oven for 30 min at 350 F. Sprinkle the top with shredded cheddar cheese and bake it for another 5 min. Cover the pots with lids and let sit for 10 min. Finally, it’s ready to serve.