Karjalanpaisti
A traditional Finnish stew combining beef, pork, and lamb braised until tender with onions and spices. Served with lingonberry jam and pickled cucumber for authentic flavor.
- Total time
- 180 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 52g
Ingredients
- ½ kg beef stew meat, cubed
- ½ kg pork stew meat, cubed
- ¼ kg lamb stew meat, cubed
- 4 medium onions, sliced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon allspice berries
- 2 whole bay leaves
- 500 ml beef or game stock
- 500 ml water
Instructions
- 1
Cut all meat into 2-3 cm cubes, removing excess fat. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Peel and slice onions into rings. Preheat oven to 160°C.
- 3
Layer half the meat in a large heavy-bottomed Dutch oven, seasoning with salt, pepper, allspice, and bay leaves.
- 4
Layer half the onions over the meat, then repeat with remaining meat, seasonings, and onions.
- 5
Pour stock and water over the layered meat and onions. Cover with lid and transfer to preheated oven.
- 6
Braise for 2.5 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until all meat is very tender. Skim fat from surface as needed.
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot with lingonberry jam, pickled cucumber, and crusty bread.
Tools you’ll need
- 5-liter Dutch oven with lid
- sharp chef's knife
- cutting board
- wooden spoon
- paper towels
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