Baeckoefe Recipe

Experience the rich flavors of Austria with this authentic Baeckeoffe recipe! Developed during a culinary adventure with friends, this hearty meat and potato stew is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in incredibly tender meat and melt-in-your-mouth potatoes. Forget the traditional pastry lid – our oven-safe casserole method ensures optimal steam retention and effortless cleanup. This recipe is perfect for a cozy weekend meal or a special occasion.

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 230 mins
Calories 914 kcal
Protein 121g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
Baeckoefe 90

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baeckoefe

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How to Make Baeckoefe

  1. **Marinate the Meats (Night Before):** In a large bowl, combine 1.5 lbs beef stew meat (cubed), 1 lb pork shoulder (cubed), 1 lb lamb shoulder (cubed), 1 large onion (diced), 2 leeks (sliced), 2 carrots (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tbsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 cup dry white wine and mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  2. **Prepare the Potatoes:** Peel and chop 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes into 1-inch pieces.
  3. **Assemble the Stew:** Preheat oven to 275-300°F (135-150°C). Remove the marinated meat from the refrigerator, reserving the marinade. Grease a large, oven-safe casserole dish. Place half of the potatoes in the bottom of the dish.
  4. **Layer the Ingredients:** Arrange the marinated meat on top of the potatoes, followed by the onions, leeks, and carrots. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  5. **Top with Potatoes and Marinade:** Cover the meat with the remaining potatoes. Pour the reserved marinade over the potatoes and add enough water to reach the top layer of the potatoes (approximately 1 cup).
  6. **Bake:** Cover the casserole dish tightly with a lid or aluminum foil. Bake for 3-3.5 hours, or until the meat is incredibly tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
  7. **Serve:** Serve the Baeckeoffe hot, straight from the casserole dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

87g

Carbs

18g