Soldier's Buckwheat Porridge with Stewed Meat – Step-by-Step Recipe

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One of the symbols of simple, hearty, and truly homemade cuisine is soldier's buckwheat porridge with stewed meat. It requires minimal ingredients, and the result consistently delights with its taste. This recipe is especially useful when you need to quickly prepare a complete lunch or dinner!

Prep time: 45 minutes.
Servings: 6.

Ingredients

• 300 g buckwheat groats;
• 1 can stewed meat;
• 1 carrot;
• 1 onion;
• 2 cloves garlic;
• 3-4 sprigs parsley;
• 700 ml hot water;
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika;
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme;
• 1 bay leaf;
• salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Chop the onion, grate the carrot, and sauté the vegetables with the fat from the stewed meat in a cauldron over medium heat until softened.
2. Add the minced garlic and spices, and after another minute, add the pieces of stewed meat and rinsed buckwheat.
3. Stir, pour in hot water, cover, and cook the soldier's porridge for 20-25 minutes over low heat until all the liquid is absorbed.
4. Let the cooked porridge rest for a bit longer under the lid and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.