Traditional German Beef Casserole
A hearty German-inspired beef casserole made with tender beef, silky mushrooms, and a hint of polish sausage. Perfect for a cozy dinner with the family.
Ingredients
- ●500g ground beef80/20 lean to fat ratio
- ●250ml beef broth
- ●120g polish sausagesliced
- ●200g silky mushroomssliced
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●1 tsp caraway seeds
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
- ●2 bay leaves
- ●2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Cook the ground beef in a large pan over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- 3
Add the sliced polish sausage and cook until browned.
- 4
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
- 5
Stir in the caraway seeds, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- 7
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown.
- 8
Sprinkle the flour over the top and cook for 1 minute.
- 9
Transfer the mixture to a 20x20cm (8x8in) baking dish.
- 10
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- 11
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly.
- 12
Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.