Dish of Beef Kidneys with Potatoes
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Beef Kidneys with Potatoes


California
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2 hrs
Yes		 A very tasty stew for kidney enthusiasts. A Russian recipe greatly improved with vegetables for service in California.

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Beef Kidneys (1)  
Potatoes (2)
Onions
Celery
Carrots
Bell Pepper
Olive Oil ExtV
Salt
Pepper
Beer, light (3)
-- Garnish
Parsley
Prep   -   (55 min - mostly defating the Kidneys)
  1. Remove fat and membranes from BEEF KIDNEYS - instructions will be found on our Beef Kidneys page. Slice about 3/8 inch thick. Soak in three changes of salted water for about 1/2 hour total.
  2. Peel POTATOES and cut into bite size pieces. Keep in cold water until needed.
  3. Quarter ONIONS lengthwise and slice crosswise 1/4 inch. Trim CELERY and slice crosswise about 3/8 inch. Peel CARROTS and slice crosswise about 3/8 inch. Mix all.
  4. Optional:   Blast BELL PEPPERS black with your Kitchen Torch and brush off the skins under running water. See Bell Peppers.
  5. Cut BELL PEPPER into about 3/4 inch squares, smaller if skin-on.
  6. Chop PARSLEY medium for garnish.
Run   -   (1 hr)
  1. In a spacious sauté pan heat Olive Oil and fry Onion mix, stirring until Onion is translucent.
  2. Stir in Kidneys until all the liquid they exude has evaporated and they start to fry.
  3. Stir in Potatoes. Continue to fry stirring for another 3 minutes or so.
  4. Stir in Beer, Salt, and Pepper. Bring to a boil, then turn to a simmer until Potatoes are tender, around 25 minutes.
  5. When Potatoes are about done, stir in Bell Peppers for about 4 minutes and take off the heat.
  6. Serve hot.
NOTES:

  1. Beef Kidneys:

      For details on buying and preparation see our Beef Kidneys page.

  2. Potatoes:

      I strongly favor White Rose potatoes for recipes of this sort, though Reds could also be used. Avoid "Yukon Gold" type potatoes as they turn to mush if cooked just a little longer than the minimum. For details see our Potatoes page.

  3. Bell Peppers:

      I remove the skins for any stew that's long cooked or likely to be reheated. This avoids loose skins floating about like bits of plastic. With the right Kitchen Torch it takes a very few minutes.

  4. Beer:

      you could instead use Stock of any variety you prefer.

  5. Comments:

      This recipe is based on a Russian recipe, Kidneys with Potatoes but transformed by cutting out the Bacon and adding lots of Vegetables to make more in keeping with California practice.
  6. U.S. measure: t=teaspoon, T=Tablespoon, c=cup, qt=quart, oz=ounce, #=pound, cl=clove in=inch, ar=as required tt=to taste
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