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Bavarian Meat and Vegetable Stew: Pickelsteinerfest Delight 🍲

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Pickelsteinerfest Stew

Description: This hearty stew hails from Bavaria in Southern Germany and is traditionally enjoyed during the Pickelsteinerfest, an annual celebration held on the last weekend in June. Adapted from the renowned cookbook Germany’s Regional Recipes by Helga Hughes, this dish is a flavorful combination of veal, pork, and an assortment of vegetables, simmered to perfection. Ideal for cozy weeknights, this stove-top recipe promises to bring the comforting flavors of German cuisine to your table in less than four hours.

Recipe Information:

  • Category: Stew
  • Keywords: Veal, Pork, Meat, German, European, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
  • Servings: Not specified

Ingredients:

Quantity Ingredient
4 Boneless beef cube
1/2 Boneless pork
1/2 Water
1 Beef bouillon cube
2 Carrots
1 Green cabbage
2 Fresh green beans
1 1/2 Celery root
1 Celery
1 Parsnip
1 Leek
1 Frozen green pea
1/2 Onion
1/2 Potato

Nutritional Information (per serving):

  • Calories: 700.5
  • Fat: 50.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 17.6g
  • Cholesterol: 119.3mg
  • Sodium: 348.6mg
  • Carbohydrates: 32.5g
  • Fiber: 6.8g
  • Sugar: 7.6g
  • Protein: 29.6g

Cooking Instructions:

  1. Prepare Ingredients:

    • Heat no more than 2 tablespoons of oil in a large, deep skillet over high heat.
    • Brown each type of meat in small batches, ensuring they are browned on all sides without burning.
    • Add additional oil as needed with each batch.
    • Transfer the browned meat chunks to a bowl using a slotted spoon and set aside.
    • Remove any remaining meat residue and oil from the skillet.
  2. Prepare Broth:

    • Pour 2 cups of water into the skillet and bring to a boil.
    • Once boiling, stir in the beef bouillon cube until fully dissolved. Set aside.
  3. Prepare Vegetables:

    • Place all the prepared vegetables, except the potatoes, into a large mixing bowl.
    • Season with approximately 1/2 teaspoon of salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well.
  4. Layer Ingredients:

    • In a large stockpot, begin layering 1/3 of the meat chunks followed by 1/3 of the mixed vegetables, repeating until all meat and vegetables are in the pot.
    • Place all the potatoes on top and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Cooking Process:

    • Pour the reserved liquid from the skillet over the layered ingredients in the stockpot.
    • Bring the stew to a boil over high heat.
    • Once boiling, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover, and simmer undisturbed for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked to your preference.
  6. Serve:

    • Once the stew is cooked to perfection, serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors of this Bavarian delight!

Whether you’re celebrating the Pickelsteinerfest or simply craving a taste of traditional German cuisine, this Pickelsteinerfest Stew is sure to delight your taste buds with its rich flavors and hearty ingredients.

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