RuskiTrombone Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Background: In the Siberian region of Russia cooking uses three simple basic ingredients: Potatoes, Beef and Dough. I am originally from these cold parts of Russia and today I decided to use what I had in the fridge to create a simple yet tasty dish. Prep: Before pulling out the camera I boiled potatoes in a pot for about 15-20 minutes and cut them up into slices. I greased an oven safe pan, pot or whatever you call it in America. http://lh4.google.com/image/GoldlustE/Rfxx-zxkqdI/AAAAAAAAHvk/otnsWtQwG60/s800/IMG_2045.JPG You can make your own dough or you can use the pizza dough found in the stores which I used. Spread it out at the bottom, cover the dough with the sliced potatoes and sprinkle some salt. Slice up half an onion and layer on top of the potatoes. Chop up carrots and whatever other veggies you'd like on top. Pour tomato sauce and sprinkle the top with some cheese. If you'd like to be fancy you can do Goat cheese but I keep it simple like in Mother Russia and just did plain Mild Cheddar. http://lh6.google.com/image/GoldlustE/RfxyCTxkqfI/AAAAAAAAHv0/1U6vk8XIgpY/s800/IMG_2047.JPG Brown some ground beef and add salt, pepper, fresh garlic (we don't have crap in the can in Mother Russia) and chili powder if you'd like some spice. Once the beef is browned pour over the cheese. http://lh6.google.com/image/GoldlustE/RfxyGTxkqhI/AAAAAAAAHwE/qw6Z4_snse4/s800/IMG_2049.JPG You are almost there. Now just cover your creation with another pizza dough and try to connect the bottom dough to the top. If you can't connect it that's fine, just come close. Rub some olive oil on top of the dough to get a nice tasty bread crust when it is done baking. http://lh5.google.com/image/GoldlustE/RfxyKDxkqjI/AAAAAAAAHwU/_X-gqOTMXsk/s800/IMG_2051.JPG Just put your creation into a preheated oven at 375 degrees for about half an hour. You can then serve this creation with some sour cream on the side and I promise you this can get some thumbs up from all your guests. http://lh4.google.com/image/GoldlustE/RfxyMzxkqlI/AAAAAAAAHwk/iB0DFPQq1us/s800/IMG_2053.JPG Not only does this get you brownie points, thumbs up, etc. but it tastes fantastic especially when served with a bit of sour cream. http://lh5.google.com/image/GoldlustE/RfxyPDxkqmI/AAAAAAAAHws/CT9PmuXSNhs/s800/IMG_2054.JPG http://lh5.google.com/image/GoldlustE/RfxyQDxkqnI/AAAAAAAAHw0/LquWT2Guy2w/s800/IMG_2055.JPG http://lh6.google.com/image/GoldlustE/RfxyRTxkqoI/AAAAAAAAHw8/zvBzgECXQis/s800/IMG_2056.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskiTrombone Posted March 18, 2007 Author Share Posted March 18, 2007 Bwahaha! He is nuts, nobody eats chicken medium rare in Russia. Rare is more like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one69chev Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 nice meat pie..... i'll have to try it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Looks like something that could quickly become my favorite dish. Beef? Check. Cheese? Check. Sauce? Check. Carbs? Check. it's cold up here too... this looks like a great thing to get us through the winter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskiTrombone Posted March 18, 2007 Author Share Posted March 18, 2007 Cheap, quick and easy. I still have more than 3/4th left for tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 looks like a Sheppards pie leftover meat leftover vegetables top with mashed potatoes bake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_templer_102 Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 That reminds me of my schools calzone's for lunch...basically the same thing, with the same amount of grease but just cheese and meat! That looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Moved to Food and Drink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Good bumpski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBY Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 looking forward to more recipes from RuskiB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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