Meat in Sour Cream in a Pot

Name: Meat in Sour Cream in a Pot
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 400 g Beef

A quick, tasty, and easy-to-make dish! Meat in Sour Cream in a Pot looks beautiful on the table and has a unique flavor and aroma, especially when baked in a clay pot. Perfect for both everyday meals and festive occasions - it’s sure to be remembered!

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Updated : 10 November, 2025

Easy

About 30 min.

Ingredients

400 grams

Beef

220 grams

Sour cream

150 milliliters

Water

50 grams

Prunes

1

Carrot

1

Onion

2 tablespoon

Vegetable oil

1 tablespoon

Dry spices

to taste

Ground black pepper

to taste

Salt

Table

Table of volume measurements:

teaspoon - 5 ml
dessert spoon - 10 ml
tablespoon - 20 ml
glass - 200 ml

Preparation

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Step 1

You can use any beef cut you like - fattier or leaner, depending on preference. Any sour cream works, but avoid watery ones. Use any vegetable oil for frying - I used sunflower oil. You can also add other vegetables like potatoes, zucchini, or tomatoes.

Step 2

Wash, pat dry, and cut the beef into small cubes. I used pre-cut beef stew meat. You can substitute with veal.

Step 3

Peel the vegetables. Slice the onion into half-rings.

Step 4

Cut the carrot into rounds (or half-rounds if large).

Step 5

Rinse and dry the prunes, removing pits if needed.

Step 6

Mix sour cream with water until smooth. For a thicker sauce, stir in 1 tsp cornstarch or ½ tsp potato starch, whisking to remove lumps.

Step 7

Heat some oil in a skillet. Add carrots and onions, sauté over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until golden. Remove the vegetables.

Step 8

On the remaining oil, sear the beef over high heat until browned. This locks in the juices, keeping the meat tender. You can skip this step and place all ingredients raw in the pots, but baking time will increase by 10-15 minutes.

Step 9

In the pots, layer the sautéed vegetables, beef, and prunes. Season with salt, pepper, and your favorite meat spices (like paprika or dried herbs). Be careful if using pre-mixed seasonings - they often already contain salt and pepper.

Step 10

Pour the sour cream mixture evenly into the pots. This recipe makes about three 2-cup (500 ml) pots.

Step 11

Cover with lids and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 50-60 minutes. If the pots are full, place foil or parchment underneath in case of overflow.

Step 12

Serve directly in the pots - aromatic and hearty! Enjoy!