How to Make Vidbivna | Ukrainian Schnitzel with a Perfect Crispy Coat

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt provides a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes

Stir in grated carrots and cook for another 3-4 minutes

Add diced beef and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes

Mix in tomato paste, garlic, and paprika, cooking for 2 minutes

Pour in water and add bay leaves, salt, and black pepper

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover

Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender

Add diced potatoes and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes

Stir in mustard and adjust seasoning to taste

Remove bay leaves and garnish with chopped parsley before serving

Cooking Techniques

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