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Kvass Braised Meat

Name: Kvass Braised Meat
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 120 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 lb beef chuck, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 cups traditional rye kvass; 2 large onions, sliced; 2 medium carrots, sliced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp black peppercorns; 1 tsp salt; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 cup beef broth, if needed

Beef braised low and slow in rye kvass until the malty, slightly sour brew turns into a rich dark sauce — an ancient technique from the Russian stove.

⏱ 25 minPrep time

🔥 2 hrCook time

🍽 6Servings

🏷 DinnerCategory

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Meat braised in kvass is a revelation — the fermented rye drink lends a gentle sourness and a deep, malty sweetness that transforms humble beef into something remarkable. It is old-fashioned cooking that deserves a revival.

Simmered low and slow with onions and carrots, the meat turns fork-tender and the sauce becomes glossy and complex. Serve it with buckwheat kasha or boiled potatoes to soak up every drop.

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Step by stepInstructions

Season the beef and brown it well in oil in a Dutch oven; transfer to a plate.
Add the onions and carrots to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes; stir in the tomato paste and flour.
Pour in the kvass, scraping up the browned bits, and return the beef with the bay leaves and peppercorns.
Cover and braise at a gentle simmer until the meat is very tender, about 2 hours, adding broth if the liquid runs low.
Stir in the garlic, season to taste, and serve over kasha or potatoes.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Use traditional rye kvass, not flavored commercial sodas — its natural sourness is the point. Taste before salting, as kvass brings its own saltiness.

Recipe details

Prep25 min

Cook2 hr

Servings6

CategoryDinner

PublishedAugust 17, 2026

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