Categories: Meat

Classic stew with Brussels sprouts

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Preparation time: 3 hours

4 people

>60 min

Make your own hachee with this recipe!

Hachee is a traditional Dutch stew made with various spices. Serve the classic hachee with deliciously seasoned Brussels sprouts and boiled, mashed, or fried potatoes. It might take a while in the kitchen, but it's worth it!

Preparation

Cut the beef into cubes of about 2 by 2 centimeters. Finely chop the shallots.

Heat the oil and butter in a Dutch oven and briefly brown the beef cubes. Season with black pepper, sea salt, and mild paprika to taste.

Add the shallots and stir everything together well. Add the flour and cook briefly. Pour in the vinegar and beef stock. Add the cloves, juniper berries, bay leaves, and the slice of gingerbread. Simmer the hachee, covered, for about 3 hours, or until tender.

During the last half hour, remove the lid from the pan and reduce the sauce (if necessary).

In the meantime, clean the Brussels sprouts.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the trimmed Brussels sprouts (depending on their size) for 5 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the Brussels sprouts and toss with a knob of butter or a drizzle of oil.

Serve the hachee with the Brussels sprouts.