A Taste of France from Crossroads Select's New Year's Collection: Beef Bourguignon Review
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- The flavors are rich and savory, with a perfect balance of beef and mushrooms.
- The price is a steal at 269 roubles (on sale from 449 rubles).
- The packaging is a plastic recyclable tray, covered with a sealed film, which is great for the environment.
- It's a total game changer – the taste is unlike anything I've had before.
- The portion size is generous, making it a great value for money.
- It's easy to heat up and serve, perfect for a quick dinner.
- The Russian twist on this French classic is a nice touch.
- The dish is filling and satisfying, making it perfect for a weeknight meal.
cancelCons
- The dish is a bit too sweet for my taste.
- The beef could be more tender, but it's still tender enough.
- The mushrooms are a bit overcooked, but they're still flavorful.
- The dish could benefit from a bit more seasoning.
- The packaging could be more secure, as the film can be tricky to open.
- It's not the healthiest option, but it's a treat every now and then.
- The dish could use a bit more variety in terms of ingredients.
- The flavor profile is a bit one-dimensional, but it's still tasty.
Editor's Summary
I'm kicking off the new year with a tasty meal from Crossroads Select's New Year's Collection, and I'm stoked to share my thoughts on this chilled ready-to-eat Beef Bourguignon. For just 269 roubles (on sale from 449 rubles), I picked it up at the 'Crossroads' store. The eco-friendly packaging is a plastic recyclable tray covered with a sealed film, which is a win for the environment. But let's get to the good stuff – the taste. It's a total game changer. The flavors are rich and savory, with a perfect balance of beef and mushrooms. The portion size is generous, making it a great value for money. I heated it up in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, and it was ready to devour. I'm loving the Russian twist on this French classic.
Specifications
Hello everyone!
I'm kicking off the new year with a delicious meal from Crossroads Select's New Year's Collection, and I'm excited to share my thoughts on this chilled ready-to-eat dish - Beef à la Française with beef and mushrooms from Russian brand 'Crossroads Select' (manufacturer - OOO 'Yumi').
The price is a steal at 449 rubles (on sale for 269 roubles), and I picked it up at the 'Crossroads' store.
The packaging is a plastic recyclable tray, covered with a sealed film, which is great for the environment.
The label has all the necessary information for consumers, including ingredients and nutritional value.
Here's the ingredients list:
Beef (diaphragm beef*, salt), mushroom duxelles (béchamel sauce (water, milk, cream, wheat flour paste (sweet and unsalted butter, high-grade wheat flour), sour cream (cream, milk acidifier), salt), sautéed mushrooms (mushrooms, sunflower oil, salt, dry mushroom broth (salt, maltodextrin, flavor enhancers and aromas, sugar, plant fat, flavorings, cornstarch, mushrooms, citric acid, onion, sugar beet color III, yeast extract), black pepper), sautéed onion (onion, sunflower oil), dry mushroom broth, filling [mozzarella cheese (milk, salt, lactic acid bacteria, microbial enzyme preparation), Gouda cheese (milk, lactic acid bacteria, microbial enzyme, salt), mayonnaise (sunflower oil, water, sugar, salt, egg yolk, acidity regulators: vinegar and lactic acid, potassium sorbate, stabilizers: xanthan and guar gum, flavoring, colorant), egg yolk, egg white, salt], sunflower oil.
Nutritional value per serving:
- 41.4g of protein,
- 33.1g of fat,
- 9.9g of carbohydrates.
Shelf life:
7 days
Reheating instructions:
- remove the airtight seal,
- heat in a microwave oven at 800W for 2 minutes.
Weight - 190g (503 calories).
The dish has an appetizing and eye-catching appearance, with a generous portion of beef and mushrooms.
The main component is braised beef, which is a cut from the beef diaphragm.
This is a medium-sized, rounded piece located at the bottom.
At the bottom, you'll find a thin, rusty crust on top of the beef.
This is what the beef looks like from the bottom.
On top of the beef is a generous 'filling' made up of two juicy layers:
- the lower one is a mushroom duxelles in a creamy sauce,
- the upper one is a mozzarella and Gouda cheese topping.
The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is really impressive.
The beef is definitely the star of the show, with its rich, meaty flavor and tender texture.
The creamy cheese notes and subtle mushroom flavors complement each other nicely, adding to the overall flavor profile.
The mayonnaise and bechamel sauce with sour cream tie everything together, adding extra juiciness to the meat and maintaining the dish's consistency.
Overall, this dish is a real winner, with its impressive flavor profile, tender texture, and generous portion size.
But what really sealed the deal for me was the customer support. I had a minor issue with the product, and the team responded quickly and helpfully, providing a hassle-free experience.
I'd say that's a big part of why I'd recommend this product to anyone looking for a hassle-free experience.
