Best 4 Sailors Beef Casserole Merimiespihvi Finnish Recipes

Sailors beef casserole, merimiespihvi, is a classic Finnish casserole, which is loved by adults and children. This tasty and juicy casserole is named after sailors, because they were the ones who originally prepared it on board. Later, this hearty and affordable dish quickly became popular in Finnish households. Merimiespihvi is traditionally made from ground beef, but you can use pork, turkey or even tofu instead if you like. There are many different ways to prepare it, so you can experiment and find the one that best suits your taste.

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SAILOR'S BEEF CASSEROLE (MERIMIESPIHVI) - FINNISH

Sailor's Beef Casserole (Merimiespihvi) - Finnish image

This is from the "Best of Finnish Cooking". The author put it together to pass on her heritage to her sons. The author wrote that Finnish food is salty, but use your own judgement and discretion when it comes to the amount that you use. Do not use anything except pale lager for the beer. I made it with Guinness; it completely overpowered the dish and turned bitter.

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 3h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb round steak (or brisket)
2 tablespoons butter (or vegetable oil)
2 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced
8 medium potatoes (about 2.2 pounds)
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup beer (pale lager only!!)
1 cup beef broth
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350.
Cut the meat into slices across the grain. In a hot skillet, brown them quickly on both sides using only half the butter or oil. Remove to a plate.
Lower the heat and cook the onions slowly in the rest of the butter until they are soft and golden. If they become browned, they'll be a completely different taste than when they're golden.
Peel and slice the potatoes as thinly as possible.
In a 1 quart casserole dish, layer the potatoes with the browned meat and onions, sprinkling each meat layer with a litle of the salt, pepper and allspice. I started with a layer of potatoes, meat, onions, spice. Repeated two more times for a total of three layers, but make the last layer one of potatoes.
Rinse the skillet with the beer and the broth. Pour into the casserole. Add the bay leaf.
Cover tightly, but no need for foil under the lid. Bake for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and potatoes are soft.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve. Traditionally served with pickled beets.

SAILOR'S BEEF

Sailor's Beef image

This a great cold weather beef dish. One of my best friends from Sweden made this for me and I had to have the recipe.

Provided by Transylmania

Categories Stew

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 lbs beef round steak, thinly sliced
4 lbs potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch slices
4 tablespoons butter
3 onions, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
2 -3 cups beer
2 -3 cups beef stock
salt
pepper
bay leaf

Steps:

In a large skillet heat half of the butter. Brown the beef slices, seasoning with salt and pepper. When all beef slices are browned, set them aside.
In the same skillet heat another tablespoon of butter. Add the onions and saute on medium heat until transparent and slightly caramelized. Season with salt and pepper.
In a large stockpot place a layer of potato slices to cover the bottom of the pan.
Sprinkle on salt and pepper to taste.
Cover the potato slices with a layer of the browned beef. Season to taste.
Cover the beef layer with layer of sauteed onions. Add a bay leaf or two.
Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used. Finish with a top layer of potatoes.
Dot the potatoes with the remaining butter and then pour in beer and stock. You want half and half beer and stock, and you only want the liquid to just touch the top layer of potatoes.
Bring the beef and potatoes to a boil and then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour.
When the potatoes are cooked and the beef is fork tender this is done. Serve with good bread, pickled cucumbers and beets. A nice soup is good to start this meal.

SWEDISH SAILOR'S BEEF STEW

Swedish Sailor's Beef Stew image

Provided by Clifford A. Wright

Categories Soup/Stew Beer Beef Onion Potato Stew Dinner Fall Winter Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, trimmed of any large pieces of fat and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 1/2 pounds onions (about 5), quartered
2 1/2 pounds boiling potatoes, peeled and cubed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 cups beer (lager)

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Toss all the ingredients except the beer into a large ovenproof casserole.
2. Pour the beer over the stew, cover, and cook until the meat is very tender, the potatoes are breaking apart, and the beer is absorbed, about 2 hours.

SAILOR'S STEW

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This is a hearty beef stew using beer and beef broth as its base. It's very yummy and I've never had any complaints about it. If you use older potatoes in this recipe they will break down better during cooking and thicken the sauce.

Provided by JuleCat

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (3 pound) boneless chuck roast, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large potatoes, peeled and thickly sliced
2 onions, sliced
2 large carrots, sliced
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, quartered
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans beer
2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place meat in a plastic bag with the flour. Toss to coat evenly.
Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Remove beef cubes from the bag, and shake off excess flour. Brown beef cubes on all sides, and remove to paper towels to drain.
Place potatoes on the bottom of a 3 quart casserole dish or Dutch oven. Place the beef cubes over the potatoes, then cover with onions, carrots and mushrooms. Pour in the beer, beef broth, and soy sauce. Toss in the peppercorns.
Bake uncovered for 2 hours in the preheated oven, or until meat is very tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 73.6 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 488.7 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Tips:

When choosing beef for this casserole, look for a chuck roast or another tough cut of meat that will benefit from slow cooking.
Don't be afraid to brown the beef well before braising it. This will help to develop flavor and color.
Use a variety of vegetables in your casserole, such as carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes. You can also add other vegetables that you like, such as green beans or mushrooms.
Season the casserole to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
Cook the casserole on low heat for at least 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
Serve the casserole with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Conclusion:

Sailors' beef casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover beef. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.