Beef Stew canned ( 14.1 Ounce / 400 Gram ) Tushonka. 100% Natural meat

Nice big piece of meat, lots of fat in the tin z some juice. Overall, this have a good flavor.I added this to some borscht for a nice Ukranian meal

Sautéed one shredded onion and 2 grated carrots for about 5 min. Then add the Tushonka together with its fat to the frying pan. Add a little water, dill, Italian parsley, salt and pepper and cook for another 5 minutes. Then add cooked pasta and stir. Delicious, thank you!

This is by far the best Tushonka I’ve had. I really hope it’s re-stoked as I’ll order more. Would be excellent made into tacos.

First of all, the English words "beef stew" on the can are simply misleading -- for lack of alternatives, I suppose. Tushonka is a kind of potted stewed meat. A sort of confit, if you want to get fancy. Born as an arctic exploration ration in the 1890s, it became a staple of Soviet military rations in WWII, and from there entered the civilian market. I pity the poor American consumer who tries to eat this stuff cold from the can, with a spoon.Trying to eat tushonka straight, then complaining that it doesn't taste like stew, would be roughly akin to trying to eat butter straight -- then complaining that it doesn't taste like pound cake.Don't get me wrong, you CAN eat the stuff cold from the can. Spread on black bread with some fresh-sliced onion, chased with some hot tea (or vodka, depending on the time of day and your inclinations), tushonka makes for a pretty decent on-the-go meal. But the proper use of this product is as a cooking ingredient -- which is what it is intended to be.The basic recipe is simple and quick. Scoop the tushonka out into a pot, making sure not to miss all the fat that inevitably congeals at the bottom of the can. The rest of the ingredients will absorb the fat as they cook.Add some onions, some garlic, some potatoes and/or grain (bulgur, pearl barley, buckweat, rice -- whatever floats your boat and you've got in the cupboard). Throw in some carrots, if you feel like it. Add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer until done. Salt and pepper to taste. Takes about 20-30 minutes.Serve with some fresh chives, cut-up onions or peeled garlic cloves, for vitamins. Pair with dill pickles, sauerkraut and -- of course -- vodka. Condensed milk dulce de leche (the boiled can recipe -- google it) smeared on bread for dessert. Plus hot tea -- assuming you're done with the vodka.Now, as far as this specific brand is concerned:This tushonka is clearly not based on the legendary WWII ration made in the US to Red Army specifications and supplied under Lend-Lease. Instead, what we have here is a version of the cheaper "tourist" tushonka familiar to anyone who went camping, etc, in the 1980s USSR.It is way leaner than the really classic stuff. The meat is a good bit tougher. They used lower quality meat than the original recipe calls for. It was not cooked for as long, at as high a temperature, as the old-school product. The manufacturer did not add the extra fat required by the original Red Army specification.All the above having been said, it still works OK in all the classic quick-cook recipes. You're not busting your butt outdoors when it's 40 below, sleeping in the snow or lugging 35 kilos of lightweight gear all over creation. You don't need the extra fat. The taste is all right for what it is. Overall -- three stars.

This tushonka beef stew is high quality and tastes delicious.I've ordered and used it multiple times for a hearty beef stew with vegetables all from scratch.My only complaint is the price is slighlt high. Of course. There's nothing that can be done about it because Amazon takes profit + a base fee. Just wish there's a link somewhere for a personal site where I could get it cheaper.

Lid was popped and MAJOR dents in can. Had to throw the entire thing out, and no returns/replacements are eligible for this item. Stay away.

I bought this because I've been interested in trying Russian food. You'll note that the can says it serves 8 servings of 150 calories. This is because it contains a huge amount of beef and some broth. I ate this out of the can because I'm lazy and don't prepare food; I figure I get what I get and eat on the go. This is a massive meal in a can. It is very tasty just eating it straight but I imagine it is even better if you prepare it as expected. Extremely flavorful, very enjoyable.

Smells exactly like beef stew or perhaps pot roast. The meat chucks are very tender and the gravy is a great consistency. My pup, who i previously thought very picky, simplyLike a variety. He doesn’t want to eat the same thing for every meal. I am rotating between this, a couple of flavors of blue wilderness puppy andRachel ray’s wet food. He now scarfs every meal instead of turning his nose up at it. I love the ingredients, lack of grain and all natural formula. For me, it is worth the cost to feed my pup the best. Further, this is formulated for all life stages. So I can give it to my little guy without worry. If you’re like me and the quality is more important than the price, don’t hesitate to try this out.