Viennese Tafelspitz Recipe - Boiled Beef Austrian Dish

beef

🥗Healthier: lean cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Lean cuts reduce fat content while maintaining flavor.

horseradish

🥗Healthier: wasabi

💰Cheaper: prepared horseradish

Wasabi offers a similar heat with fewer calories.

Place beef and marrow bones in a large pot and cover with 2-3 litres of water.

Bring to a boil over high heat, skimming off any foam.

Add onion, garlic, carrots, parsnip or turnips, celery root, celery stalks, leek, bay leaves, peppercorns, salt, and ground black pepper.

Reduce heat to low and simmer until beef is tender.

Remove beef and let rest before slicing.

Strain the broth and keep warm.

Prepare the sauce by melting unsalted butter in a pan, adding flour, and mixing with the boiled beef broth.

Serve sliced beef with broth, roasted potatoes, and garnish with chives or parsley, sour cream, whipping cream, and horseradish.

Cooking Techniques

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