Introducing the exquisite Jager-Eintopf, a hearty Hunter’s Beef Stew straight from the heart of German culinary tradition, ready to elevate your weeknight dinner experience! 🌿🇩🇪
Jager-Eintopf Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 onions
- 1/4 cup mushrooms
- 2 lbs beef, finely ground
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 eggs
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1149.3
- Fat: 99.4g
- Saturated Fat: 40.9g
- Cholesterol: 228.3mg
- Sodium: 1064.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 44.7g
- Fiber: 5.5g
- Sugar: 5.4g
- Protein: 19.8g
Cooking Time Table:
| Step | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saute onions and mushrooms in vegetable oil | 5 mins |
| 2 | Saute ground beef | 3-4 mins |
| 3 | Bring broth to a simmer | – |
| 4 | Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper | – |
| 5 | Boil peeled potatoes until tender | 30 mins |
| 6 | Drain and mash potatoes | – |
| 7 | Mix mashed potatoes with butter, salt, and pepper | – |
| 8 | Layer potatoes and meat in a baking dish | – |
| 9 | Top with breadcrumbs and butter | – |
| 10 | Bake at 375°F for 45 mins, then 400°F for 10 mins | 55 mins |
Instructions:
- In a frypan, sauté onions and mushrooms in vegetable oil until soft.
- Add finely ground beef to the pan and sauté the mixture for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in beef broth, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
- Introduce Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, creating a savory symphony.
- Peel the potatoes and boil them in salted water until tender, approximately 30 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and pass them through a food mill or grinder.
- Beat in 2 tablespoons of butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the mashed potatoes, adjusting the seasonings to your liking.
- Incorporate beaten eggs into the potato mixture, ensuring a velvety consistency.
- Time to assemble the layers! In a buttered 1 1/2-quart baking dish, spread 1/3 of the mashed potatoes on the bottom.
- Top the potatoes with half of the sautéed meat mixture, creating a delightful interplay of flavors.
- Continue layering, concluding with a luscious potato topping.
- Sprinkle the crown with breadcrumbs and dot with the remaining butter, a visual promise of golden perfection.
- Bake this culinary masterpiece at 375°F for 45 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Crank up the heat to 400°F for the final 10 minutes, ensuring a crispy, golden finish that will leave you in awe.
This Jager-Eintopf is more than a mere stew; it’s a journey through German culinary heritage, a symphony of flavors, and a celebration of simplicity and warmth on a weeknight. Gather your ingredients, embark on this culinary adventure, and savor the rich, comforting essence of Hunter’s Beef Stew. Prost! 🍻🍲
