Svíčková

This delectable beef dish is one of Czech cuisine's most well-known dishes. It's created with marinated tenderloin meat simmered in a creamy vegetable sauce made with carrots, celeriac, and parsley root. Thyme, bay leaves, and allspice are commonly used to season the meal, giving it a robust flavor.

The creamy gravy, created with puréed or mashed root vegetables and sour cream, is the dish's signature. This traditional dish's recipe first appeared in 1805. It was influenced largely by Bavarian cuisine and traditional French culinary techniques, both of which use a lot of butter and cream in their dishes.

Svíčková is generally served with soft Czech bread dumplings, a mildly tangy cranberry sauce, whipped cream, and a lemon slice.

Ingredients:

• Beef
• Lard
• Vinegar
• Carrot
• Celery
• Onion
• Butter
• Bay Leaf