Best 4 Tafelspitz Boiled Beef Austrian Style Recipes

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Tafelspitz boiled beef is a classic Austrian dish that is typically served with horseradish sauce, chives, and roasted potatoes. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight meal. The key to making a great tafelspitz is to use high-quality beef and to cook it slowly and gently. The result is a tender and juicy beef that is packed with flavor.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

AUSTRIAN TAFELSPITZ



Austrian Tafelspitz image

Tafelspitz is boiled beef in broth, Viennese style and is a typical Austrian dish. The beef is simmered along with root vegetables and spices in the broth. It is usually served with roasted slices of potato and a mix of minced apples and horseradish or sour cream mixed with horseradish. Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, was a great lover of Tafelspitz. According to the 1912 official cookery textbook used in domestic science schools of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, "His Majesty's private table is never without a fine piece of boiled beef, which is one of his favorite dishes." Tafelspitz is considered to be the national dish of Austria.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Meat

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 lbs beef brisket
2 quarts water
1 teaspoon salt
2 leeks, white part only
1 onion, cut into rings
2 large carrots, peeled, cut into thin sticks
4 celery ribs, cut into thin strips
6 small red potatoes, scrubbed
6 gherkins
parsley
apple, slices
sour cream
horseradish

Steps:

  • Heat 2 quart water with salt. Add beef; bring to a boil. Skim foam from surface until clear. Partially cover pot; simmer 1-1/2 hours.
  • Cut leeks in 2-inch pieces, then cut in half lengthwise. Add leeks, onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes to beef. Cook until beef and vegetables are tender.
  • Cut beef into 1/2 inch slices.
  • Cut gherkins lengthwise in thin slices, leaving 1 end uncut. Spread out slices like a fan - garnish beef with gherkins.
  • Serve vegetables in a separate dish with 4 tablespoons cooking liquid spooned over the top. Garnish with parsley.

TAFELSPITZ (BOILED BEEF AUSTRIAN STYLE)



Tafelspitz (Boiled Beef Austrian Style) image

On the recipe that I found in my grandmothers recipe box, it says every restaurant in Vienna serves Tafelspitz.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 lbs beef chuck
beef bone
2 teaspoons salt
6 peppercorns
bouquet garni
2 carrots
2 stalks celery
1 leek
2 onions
2 cups white breadcrumbs, very fine
4 hard cooked egg yolks
1/2 cup olive oil
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon vinegar
2 tablespoons chives, minced

Steps:

  • Put beef and bones into a soup pot and add water to cover.
  • Add salt, peppercorns and cleaned vegetables.
  • Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer about 3 hours or until beef is tender, but not falling apart.
  • Strain the bouillon and season to taste with salt, white pepper and nutmeg.
  • Save and serve as first course.
  • Slice beef and vegetables and serve with plain horseradish, apple-horseradish sauce or Chive Sauce.
  • To make the Chive Sauce, Soak bread crumbs in cold water then squeeze dry.
  • Combine bread crumbs and egg yolks in Cuisinart.
  • Add olive oil a little at a time.
  • Season with salt, pepper, sugar and vinegar.
  • Add chives and mix well.

TAFELSPITZ (AUSTRIAN BOILED BEEF) WITH APPLE-HORSERADISH



Tafelspitz (Austrian Boiled Beef) With Apple-Horseradish image

Provided by Kurt Gutenbrunner

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 4h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 large onion, halved horizontally but not peeled
3 large carrots, scrubbed
1 large parsnip, scrubbed
1 small celery root, scrubbed
2 celery stalks
1 leek, cut in half
1 pound beef bones
2 pieces beef triangle, each about 1 1/2 pounds
Sea salt
15 black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
4 cloves garlic, peeled
8 branches flat-leaf parsley
4 branches fresh dill
2 sprigs lovage (optional)
1/2 cup freshly grated horseradish
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and grated
Juice of one lemon
1/4 cup minced chives

Steps:

  • Char onion on cut side over open flame or by placing cut-side down in cast-iron skillet over high heat. Place in 16-quart stockpot with carrots, parsnip, celery root, celery, leek and beef bones. Add 8 quarts cold water. Bring to boil, and cook 10 minutes, skimming constantly. Add beef, allow to boil 5 minutes and skim.
  • Reduce heat to simmer, and cook, skimming from time to time, 1 hour. Add 1 tablespoon sea salt, peppercorns, bay leaves and garlic. Tie herbs together, and add. Continue simmering 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until meat is very tender.
  • While meat is cooking, mix horseradish and apple with lemon juice, and set aside.
  • Remove meat from pot, and cover with foil. Line large sieve or colander with cheesecloth or linen napkin, and place over very large bowl. Pour in contents of pot. Do not press liquid from vegetables. Transfer strained broth to 6-quart saucepan.
  • Set carrots, parsnip, celery root and celery stalks aside. Discard everything else. Peel and dice carrots, parsnip and celery root. Dice celery stalks. Set aside.
  • Gently reheat broth. Add salt to taste. Serve some of the broth as a first course, with diced celery root, parsnip and celery stalks. Then serve meat. If it needs to be reheated, steam briefly over remaining broth. Slice meat 1/2-inch thick across grain. Place in soup plates, with diced carrots, moisten with hot broth, and top with apple-horseradish, sea salt and chives. Serve.

AUSTRIAN TAFELSPITZ WITH APPLE-HORSERADISH SAUCE (EMPEROR'S BOILED BEEF)



Austrian Tafelspitz with Apple-Horseradish Sauce (Emperor's Boiled Beef) image

The Austrian emperor prior to the first World War ate Tafelspitz (boiled beef) for dinner every night. The boiling method yields itself to an inexpensive cut of beef, but I like to use a leaner cut of beef. The broth with the bones and vegetables has a depth of flavor worth the effort. The apple and horseradish sauce suits this beef beautifully. Serve with boiled vegetables. I like finger potatoes and baby carrots.

Provided by Katie

Time 3h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 pounds beef soup bones
salt to taste
4 ½ pounds beef eye of round roast
2 small onions, quartered
2 medium (blank)s carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 small leek, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 bunch parsley, chopped
1 large bay leaf
1 pinch ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 medium apples - peeled, cored, and grated
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
2 tablespoons freshly grated raw horseradish, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse beef bones and place in a large pot, cover with water, add salt to taste, and bring to a boil. Add beef roast and bring back to a boil, making sure roast is covered by water. Skim frothy liquid several times if necessary. Reduce heat and let simmer for 1 hour.
  • Stir onions, carrots, celery, leek, garlic, parsley, bay leaf, and more salt to soup. Bring to a boil, skimming off froth on top as necessary.
  • Cover and continue to simmer until beef can be easily pierced with a sharp knife point, about 2 hours.
  • During the last half hour of cook time, prepare apple-horseradish sauce. Place apples in a small saucepan and add sugar and vinegar. Cook over low heat for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool, about 5 minutes. Stir in horseradish and season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove meat to a heated serving platter. Strain stock through a fine sieve and add nutmeg and salt to taste. Reserve stock. Toss vegetables and bones. Slice meat across the grain and pour a little stock over it; garnish with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 102.7 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 174.3 mg, Sugar 8 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: Tafelspitz is traditionally made with topside of beef, but you can also use bottom round or chuck roast.
  • Use a large pot: You'll need a large pot to fit the beef and all the vegetables.
  • Bring the beef to a boil, then reduce heat to low: This will help to tenderize the beef.
  • Skim the scum from the surface of the broth: This will help to make the broth clear.
  • Add vegetables in stages: Add the vegetables that take longer to cook, such as carrots and celery, first. Then add the vegetables that cook more quickly, such as potatoes and green beans.
  • Season the broth to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Tafelspitz is traditionally served with horseradish sauce, mashed potatoes, and green beans.

Conclusion:

Tafelspitz is a classic Austrian dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a delicious and hearty meal, give Tafelspitz a try!

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