Karelian Stew

Karelian Stew, known as Karjalanpaisti, is a traditional Finnish delight that encapsulates warmth and comfort. This deeply flavorful dish is a hearty combination of beef and pork, slowly cooked with root vegetables, aromatic spices, and a touch of wine. Traditionally served with mashed potatoes and a side of lingonberry jam, it's an irresistible main course perfect for cozy gatherings or a satisfying family meal.

Ingredients

🥩 700g Atria Perinteinen Karjalanpaisti beef and pork mix, pre-diced
🧅 1 large onion, cubed
🥕 2 carrots, cubed
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🌿 10 Meira whole allspice berries
🍃 1 Meira bay leaf
💧 500-700ml water
🧈 1-2 tablespoons butter
🍷 A splash of white wine
🥔 3-4 medium potatoes
🍇 400g Pohjolan Parasta Puolukkahillo lingonberry jam
🍛 2 blocks H-House Vermont Curry
🍅 8-10 small cherry tomatoes
🍚 White rice

Instructions

1- Prepare Vegetables:

• Dice the onion and carrots into large rustic cubes.

2- Brown Meat:

• In a non-stick frying pan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
• Add the beef and pork mix, ensuring even browning on all sides.

3- Assemble Stew:

• Transfer the browned meat and chopped vegetables into a ceramic baking dish.

4- Deglaze and Add Liquid:

• Use wine or water to deglaze the frying pan, scraping up flavorful bits.
• Pour it over the meat and veggies. Add enough water to cover all ingredients.

5- Season:

• Stir in salt, whole allspice berries, and bay leaf.

6- Cook in Oven:

• Preheat the oven to 140°C (284°F).
• Cook the stew for 5-6 hours, ensuring water doesn't evaporate completely by adding more as needed.

7- Prepare Side Dish:

• Boil and mash potatoes to accompany the stew.

8- Finish and Serve:

• Serve the stew hot with mashed potatoes and a side of lingonberry jam.

Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
Cook Time: 5-6 hours
Total Time: 5-6.5 hours
Servings: 4-6 people
Equipment: Apple MacBook, Apple iPhone, S-Market Shopping Basket, White plastic cutting board, Chef's knife, Large rectangular ceramic baking dish, Non-stick frying pan, Black plastic/metal tongs, Small saucepan, Whirlpool oven, Hitachi Rice Cooker RZ-DM102Y, White ceramic serving bowls

Cooking Tips

• For best results, use a combination of beef and pork.
• Cook slowly to achieve a melt-in-the-mouth texture.
• Capture aromatic flavors by deglazing the pan.
• Pair with lingonberry jam and mashed potatoes for authentic Finnish taste.
• For leftovers, transform into Japanese curry using curry roux and serve over rice.

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Karelian Stew