Karjalanpaisti
Karjalanpaisti is a traditional Finnish dish originating from the Karelia region. It is a hearty stew made with pork and beef, typically seasoned with onions, bay leaves, and allspice. The meat is slowly cooked until tender, resulting in a flavorful and comforting meal. It is often served with potatoes or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 500 g pork shoulder cubed
- 500 g beef chuck cubed
- 2 onions sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon allspice berries
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon flour
- Mashed potatoes for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
- In a large ovenproof pot, layer the pork and beef cubes with sliced onions. Season each layer with salt, pepper, and allspice.
- Add the bay leaves on top of the meat.
- Pour the water over the meat mixture.
- Cover the pot with a lid and place it in the preheated oven. Cook for about 2.5-3 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour to make a roux.
- Once the meat is cooked, remove the pot from the oven. Stir in the roux mixture to thicken the sauce.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the Karjalanpaisti hot with mashed potatoes.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 382kcal (19%)Carbohydrates: 9g (3%)Protein: 40g (80%)Fat: 20g (31%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 138mg (46%)Sodium: 176mg (8%)Potassium: 783mg (22%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 44IU (1%)Vitamin C: 5mg (6%)Calcium: 66mg (7%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
