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Jager-Eintopf

Jager-Eintopf (Hunter's Stew recipe image
This traditional German dish features a savory ground beef and mushroom stew layered with creamy mashed potatoes and tart apple slices. The layers are baked until golden and topped with buttered bread crumbs for a crisp finish. It is a comforting, protein-rich meal perfect for cold weather.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 929.5
Description
This traditional German dish features a savory ground beef and mushroom stew layered with creamy mashed potatoes and tart apple slices. The layers are baked until golden and topped with buttered bread crumbs for a crisp finish. It is a comforting, protein-rich meal perfect for cold weather.
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cup Onions; Minced
  • 1/4 pound Mushrooms; Sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • 1 pound Ground Beef; Coarse Grind *
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 5/8 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 3 ea Potatoes; Medium
  • 3 tablespoon Butter
  • 2 ea Eggs; Large
  • 4 ea Apples; Tart
  • 1/2 cup Bread Crumbs; Fine, Dry
Directions
  1. 1
    Ground beef should only be ground once and be the leanest you can get.
  2. 2
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++ In a frypan saute onions and mushrooms in vegetable oil until soft.
  3. 3
    Add ground beef; saute mixture 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. 4
    Stir in broth; bring to a simmer.
  5. 5
    Add 1/2 t nutmeg, worcestershire sauce, 1/2 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper.
  6. 6
    Peel the potatoes and boil them in salted water until tender, about 30 minutes.
  7. 7
    Drain and put through a food mill or grinder.
  8. 8
    Beat in 2 T butter, 1/2 t salt, 1/4 t pepper.
  9. 9
    Adjust seasonings to taste.
  10. 10
    Beat in eggs and remaining nutmeg.
  11. 11
    Peel, core, and slice apples.
  12. 12
    Layer mixtures in a 1 1/2-quart buttered baking dish.
  13. 13
    Spread 1/3 of potatoes on bottom of dish.
  14. 14
    Top with 1/2 of the meat mixture and 1/2 of the apples.
  15. 15
    Continue with layers, ending with a layer of potatoes.
  16. 16
    Sprinkle the top with bread crumbs, and dot with remaining butter.
  17. 17
    Bake at 375 degrees F (191C).
  18. 18
    for 45 minutes and then at 400 degrees F (204C).
  19. 19
    for 10 minutes more

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 929.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 50.0g77%
Saturated Fat 19.2g96%
Cholesterol 346.0mg116%
Sodium 5376.9mg225%
Total Carbohydrate 60.2g21%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g34%
Sugars 15.7g
Protein 59.1g119%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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