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German Comfort Food

Cultural Context

German comfort food, or Hausmannskost, is rooted in the country's agricultural traditions, emphasizing hearty, wholesome ingredients. These dishes often bring families together around the table, celebrating seasonal produce and local meats. Today, variations of these comforting meals are enjoyed not only in Germany but also in many parts of the world, adapting to local tastes while retaining their comforting essence.

GermanDEmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 pounds ground beef (≈ 900 g)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt (≈ 5 g)
2 teaspoons black pepper (≈ 4 g)
2 teaspoons paprika (≈ 4 g)
1 medium onion (≈ 150 g)
1 bunch fresh parsley (≈ 30 g)
5 medium potatoes (≈ 2 pounds / 900 g)
¼ stick butter (≈ 30 g)
¼ stick butter (≈ 30 g)
2 garlic cloves
5 ounces fresh spinach (≈ 150 g)
7 ounces fresh mushrooms (≈ 200 g)
5 ounces Emmental cheese (≈ 150 g)
2 tablespoons ketchup (≈ 30 g)
4 tablespoons soy sauce (≈ 60 ml)
1 teaspoon grain Dijon mustard (≈ 5 g)
2 tablespoons honey (≈ 40 g)
2 fluid ounces cream (≈ 60 ml)
1 ounce Parmesan cheese (≈ 30 g)
Cherry tomatoes (for serving, about 6–8 / 100 g)
Fresh herbs (for garnish, small bunch)

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than pork.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat and often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used in place of butter.

1

Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks.

2

Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

3

Drain the potatoes and mash with butter and cream until smooth.

4

Slice the onion and sauté in a large pot with butter until translucent, about 5 minutes.

5

Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

6

Stir in the garlic, spinach, and mushrooms, cooking until the spinach is wilted and mushrooms are tender.

7

Season the mixture with salt, pepper, paprika, and mustard to taste.

8

Serve the beef mixture alongside the mashed potatoes and garnish with fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingmashing

Equipment Needed

large potskilletmixing bowlpotato masher

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Deutsche HausmannskostGerman Home Cooking
Local Name: Deutsche Hausmannskost

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