Name: Czech-Style Svíčková with Cream Sauce and Potato Dumplings
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Czech
Ingredients: 500g beef sirloin; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp flour; salt and pepper to taste; 1 kg potatoes; 1 egg; 1 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp milk

A traditional Czech dish featuring marinated beef in a rich cream sauce, served with fluffy potato dumplings. This recipe highlights the classic preparation of svíčková with a homemade sauce and dough.

Method

Marinate the beef in sour cream, garlic, and a pinch of salt for at least 2 hours.
In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
Add the marinated beef and cook until browned on all sides.
Stir in the heavy cream, flour, and a splash of water. Simmer for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, prepare the dumplings: boil potatoes until tender, mash with egg, butter, and milk, then form into small balls.
Cook the dumplings in boiling salted water for 15 minutes.
Serve the beef with the sauce and dumplings, garnished with fresh dill.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.