Zrazy

Name: Zrazy
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 115 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef top round, thinly sliced, pounded thin; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 4 slices bacon, diced; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging); 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups beef broth; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Zrazy are thin Ukrainian beef rolls filled with bacon, onion, and hard-boiled egg, seared and then braised in broth with a sour cream and dill sauce. They are a classic Sunday dinner dish.

115 minMediumServes 4430 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs beef top round, thinly sliced, pounded thin
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
4 slices bacon, diced
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

1

Pound each slice of 1 1/2 lbs pounded thin beef top round, thinly sliced between sheets of plastic wrap until about 1/4 inch thick. Season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.
2

Cook 4 slices diced bacon in a skillet until crisp. Add 1 medium finely diced yellow onion to the fat and cook 5 minutes until soft. Let cool.
3

Hard-boil 2 hard-boiled eggs for 10 minutes, cool, peel, and chop. Spread the bacon and onion over each beef slice, scatter 2 chopped hard-boiled eggs on top, and roll up tightly. Secure each roll with kitchen twine.
4

Dredge the rolls in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging). Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the rolls on all sides, about 8 minutes total.
5

Add 2 cups beef broth, cover, and simmer 1 hour. The beef must be fork-tender and reach at least 160°F internal temperature.
6

Remove the twine and slice the rolls. Remove the pot from the heat, then stir 1/2 cup sour cream and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill into the pot juices and spoon the sauce over the zrazy.

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Questions

How long does Zrazy take?

As written, 115 minutes: 35 of prep and 80 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (1 hour): "Add 2 cups beef broth, cover, and simmer 1 hour."

What internal temperature should Zrazy reach?

For Zrazy, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I skip the searing in Zrazy?

Step 4 reads: "Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the rolls on all sides, about 8 minutes total." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 4 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

What can I use instead of sour cream in Zrazy?

The entry for Zrazy calls for 1/2 cup sour cream. In its place: Full-fat plain Greek yogurt, measure for measure. In hot sauces, add it off the heat.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Zrazy?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Zrazy uses 4 slices bacon, diced.

Can I make Zrazy gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Zrazy is 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging). Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Zrazy contain eggs?

Yes: 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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