Ukrainian Buckwheat with Meat (Grechanyky)

Name: Ukrainian Buckwheat with Meat (Grechanyky)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 200 g Buckwheat; 400 g ground meat (beef or pork); 150 g onion; 150 g carrots; 600 ml chicken broth; 30 ml olive oil; 5 g salt; 2 g pepper

Classic Ukrainian dish, buckwheat cooked with ground meat and onions. A hearty and filling option for meal prep.

Total: 1 h 10 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 385
Protein: 26 g
Fat: 16 g
Carbs: 35 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Buckwheat200 g
ground meat (beef or pork)400 g
onion150 g
carrots150 g
chicken broth600 ml
olive oil30 ml
salt5 g
pepper2 g

Method

5 steps

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add diced onion and grated carrots, sautéing until softened.
Add ground meat to the pot and brown thoroughly, breaking it apart with a spoon.
Stir in the rinsed buckwheat, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until buckwheat is tender and liquid is absorbed.