Pichelsteiner (Bavarian Stew)
Kimberly Killebrew
Originating in Bavaria, Pichelsteiner has remained a prized dish for nearly two centuries, even enjoying an annual festival all to its own. Rich in flavor and heartily filling, this meat and vegetable stew will satisfy both body and soul!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs 11 minutes mins
Course Entree, Main Dish
Cuisine Bavarian, German
Servings 6
Calories 681 kcal
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 pounds stewing meat (combination of beef, pork, and/or lamb) , cubed (stewing cuts e.g., beef chuck, pork shoulder, Boston butt)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large yellow onion , chopped
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 leek , chopped and thoroughly rinsed and drained in colander
- 3 large carrots , peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/2 small celeriac , peeled and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 6-8 medium sized firm yellow waxy potatoes (e.g. Yukon Gold) , peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 small savoy cabbage , shredded (about 4 cups)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon crushed caraway seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish
Calories: 681kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 893mg | Potassium: 1946mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 7177IU | Vitamin C: 93mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 6mg
Keyword Bavarian Stew, German Stew, Pichelsteiner