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Tafelspitz: photo of the dish
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Tafelspitz

The emblematic dish of Viennese cuisine: beef tip poached slowly in an aromatic broth. The tender meat is served in slices with horseradish, apple sauces and potatoes.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Garniture

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Place the meat in a large casserole and cover it with cold water.
  2. Gently bring to a boil while skimming the surface, then lower the heat.
  3. Add the whole vegetables, the onion studded with cloves, the bouquet garni, the coarse salt and the peppercorns.
  4. Let it simmer gently for 2 hours 30 minutes; the meat should be tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. Meanwhile, cook the potatoes separately in salted water.
  6. Remove the meat, cover it and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing it thinly.
  7. Serve with the broth, the potatoes, the horseradish mixed with crème fraîche and the apple compote.

Variations and tips

With what you can find here. Replace the tafelspitz with a beef tip or chuck roast, and extend the cooking time by 30 minutes.

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