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Beef Rasol (Boiled Beef)

Name: Beef Rasol (Boiled Beef)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 160 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 1.2–1.5 kg beef with bone (shank, tail, brisket); 3–4 carrots; 4–5 potatoes; 2 onions; 1/2 celery root; 1 parsnip; 1 bell pepper; salt and whole peppercorns to taste; 2 bay leaves; grated horseradish or mustard for serving

Beef Rasol is a traditional Romanian dish, made by slowly boiling beef cuts with a variety of vegetables. It is a light and flavorful meal, served with the vegetables from the broth and grated horseradish or mustard.

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Servings

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Prep

20 min

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Cook

160 min

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Total

3 h

🥘Ingredients

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌾Gluten-free🥛Dairy-free🥩Low-carb / Keto💪High-protein

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Yield

2 kg beef rasol with vegetables (for 4-5 servings)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Keeps for 2-3 days refrigerated in its broth, reheat before serving.

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Freezer

Can be frozen for 3-4 months, thaw gradually in refrigerator.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 400 g)

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Calories

150 kcal

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Protein

8 g

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Fat

10 g

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Carbohydrates

6 g

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Fiber

2 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Freshly grated horseradish with vinegar or sour cream

🥂Tecuci or Dijon mustard

🥂Homemade bread or pretzels

🥂Pickled cucumbers and pickles

💡Variations

With beef shank: use shank for richer broth.

With spring vegetables: add peas, asparagus for seasonal version.

With green sauce: serve with parsley, garlic, and oil sauce.