Baeckeoffe Recipe

Baeckeoffe is a traditional Alsatian dish that consists of slow-cooked meat, potatoes, and vegetables. It’s a hearty comfort food that’s perfect for cold winter nights.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. boneless lamb shoulder, cut into cubes
• 1 lb. boneless beef chuck roast, cut into cubes
• 1 lb. boneless pork shoulder, cut into cubes
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped
• 1 leek, sliced
• 4 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into thick slices
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the lamb, beef, and pork cubes. Season with salt and pepper.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the sliced onion, minced garlic, chopped carrots and parsnips, sliced leek, and potatoes.
4. In a large Dutch oven, layer the meat and vegetable mixtures alternately, starting and ending with a layer of meat.
5. Add the bay leaf and thyme to the top of the mixture, and pour the chicken broth and white wine over the top.
6. Place the lid on the Dutch oven and bake for 3 hours.
7. Serve hot with crusty bread and a simple green salad.

Verdict:

Baeckeoffe is a truly satisfying dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd or for meal prep throughout the week. The slow-cooked meat and vegetables are tender and flavorful, and the wine and chicken broth give the dish a lovely depth of flavor. It’s a comforting stew that’s sure to warm you up on a cold day.

Serving Suggestions:

Baeckeoffe is traditionally served with crusty bread and a simple green salad to cut through the richness of the stew. A glass of dry white wine or a light red wine would be the perfect accompaniment to this hearty dish.