Recipe

Svíčková

Czech beef with creamy root vegetable sauce.

Ingredients

  • 700 g beef sirloin
  • Carrot and celeriac
  • Onion
  • Cream
  • Bread dumplings
  • Cranberry

How to make it

  1. Braise beef with root vegetables until tender. Prepare this first and keep the heat moderate; rushing the first stage usually gives uneven texture later.
  2. Blend vegetables with broth and cream. Continue gently and check texture rather than only the clock; the dish is ready when the main ingredient is tender and well seasoned.
  3. Slice beef and warm in sauce. Continue gently and check texture rather than only the clock; the dish is ready when the main ingredient is tender and well seasoned.
  4. Serve with dumplings and cranberry. Taste once more before serving. Add salt, acid, herbs or a spoon of sauce at the end while the dish is still hot.

Serving note

Keep the plate simple and let the main texture lead: crisp pastry, tender stew, glossy sauce or fresh garnish. This page is a compact cooking guide, not a long article.