Labskaus
Hearty North German dish with corned beef, beetroot, and potatoes.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 365kcal
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups Corned Beef
- 4 cups Potatoes
- 2 Onions
- 4 Pickled Gherkins
- 2.5 cups Beetroot cooked & peeled (use gloves to avoid staining)
- 4 large Eggs
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Pickled herring and rollmops optional for serving
Instructions
- Begin by boiling the potatoes in a large pot until they're tender, approximately 15-20 minutes. Once cooked, drain and mash them. Set aside.4 cups Potatoes
- Dice the onions and gherkins, and chop the corned beef into small pieces.2 Onions, 4 Pickled Gherkins, 2.5 cups Corned Beef
- In a large pan, sauté the onions over medium heat until they're golden and fragrant. This should take about 5 minutes.
- Add the corned beef and gherkins to the pan with the onions, cooking for another 5 minutes until the beef is heated through.
- Dice the cooked beetroot and add it to the pan. Stir in the mashed potatoes and mix everything together.2.5 cups Beetroot
- Season your Labskaus with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.Salt & Pepper
- While the Labskaus is cooking, fry the eggs in a separate pan to your liking.4 large Eggs
- Serve the Labskaus hot, with a fried egg placed on top of each serving. If desired, you can also serve with pickled herring or rollmops on the side.Pickled herring and rollmops
Nutrition
Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 953mg | Potassium: 1451mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 4mg