Elenas Eintopt Recipes

EINTOPF

Steps:

• Put the first six ingredients into a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour.
• Add the herbs.
• Adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and Maggi seasoning.
• Creativity is encouraged.
• Enjoy!

EINTOPF (BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH FENNEL, SQUASH AND SWEET POTATO)

Steps:

• Season the short ribs with a sprinkle of salt on all sides. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven set over medium-high. Working in batches if necessary, brown the tops and sides of short ribs, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a large plate and repeat the browning process with the remaining ribs.
• Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the pot. Add the chopped fennel bulb, (reserve the top and fronds for garnish), shallots and garlic to the pot, season with salt, and toss to coat in the pan drippings. Sauté over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until softened, 3 minutes. Add the fennel seeds and turmeric, and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and break apart the whole pieces with a wooden spoon or other cooking utensil. Cook until the tomato juices are thickened, about 6 minutes. Return the browned short ribs, bone side up, to the pot along with any drippings from the plate. Pour in the chicken stock and bring up to a simmer. Cover and transfer pot to the oven. Braise until the meat is tender, but not falling off the bone, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
• Increase the oven temperature to 375 degrees. Transfer the cooked short ribs to a plate. Using a colander or sieve set over a bowl, drain out the vegetable solids from the pot and discard, reserving the liquid broth. Skim off and discard as much oil as you can from the surface of the liquid using a spoon or a ladle. (You should have about 3 to 4 cups of broth.) Return the broth to the pot, add the potato and squash, and pour in the coconut milk. Season to taste with salt and the 1 teaspoon black pepper. Add the ginger and return the short ribs to the pot, nestling the pieces between the vegetables so that the meat is mostly submerged in the liquid. Return the pot to the oven and braise uncovered until the potato and squash are tender, the meat is falling off the bone, and the liquid is slightly reduced, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
• On the stovetop but off heat, stir in the greens: The heat from the stew should gently wilt the leaves. Top with the thinly sliced fennel top and fronds. Serve hot in bowls with warm crusty bread for dipping.

ELENA'S EINTOPT

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil.
• Add carrots, celery, and onion. Cook until tender.
• Add sausage, and potatoes. Cook until potatoes are tender.
• Add green beans. Cook 30 min longer.
• Season to taste with salt, pepper, Maggi seasoning or herbs of your choice.

TOAD IN THE HOLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
• Mix flour, egg (beaten), salt, milk and herbs to make batter.
• I usually use basil and bay but it is up to you.
• If the sausage is peppery or has a strong sage flavor you may want to use less herbs in the batter.
• Cook sausage until done either in skillet or in a flameproof casserole dish on stove.
• Place sausage in casserole dish (if not already there) and add batter.
• Bake for about 30 minutes or until bread rises.

LINSENEINTOPF - BERLIN-STYLE LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• Bring the lentils with 3 cups of water to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for about 25 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
• In a soup pot over medium heat, saute the onion and spring onion in canola oil for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add the potatoes, carrots and celery and saute 3-4 minutes.
• Add 3 more cups of water and the stock cubes. Cover the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer on low for 20-25 minutes, till the lentils and vegetables are completely cooked. Add the final cup of water, if needed to reach desired consistency.
• If preparing the omnivorous version, drop in the sausages, and continue simmering for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in nutmeg, to taste, along with the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
• Lentil stew is usually served with bread or rolls. White vinegar is also offered at the table for those who want a stronger sour flavor in their soup.

RINDFLEISCH-EINTOPF (BEEF STEW)

Steps:

• Melt shortening in a Dutch oven.
• Add the meat and brown on all sides.
• Place the onions on top of the meat.
• Mix the flour and seasonings with 1/4 c water.
• Blend with the tomatoes and add the misture to the dutch oven.
• Bake at 325 degrees F about 2 hours, until the meat is fork-tender.
• Serve with oven-browned potatoes.