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Finnish Ground Beef Sauce

Cultural Context

Finnish Ground Beef Sauce, known as Jauhelihakastike, is a staple in Finnish cuisine, often served over pasta or mashed potatoes. This hearty dish reflects the country's love for simple, comforting meals made from readily available ingredients. Traditionally, it is a family favorite, often enjoyed during weekday dinners, and has seen variations with added vegetables or spices to suit modern tastes.

FinnishFImain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 pound 80/20 ground beef
salt
black pepper
cayenne pepper
ground allspice
1 tablespoon flour
chicken broth
1 tablespoon pickle broth
heavy cream
boiled potatoes

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while bouillon cubes can reduce costs.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

1

Start frying the ground beef in a skillet.

2

Add salt to the beef while frying.

3

Chop and dice an onion while the beef is browning.

4

Add the diced onions to the browned beef.

5

Season with black pepper, cayenne pepper, and ground allspice.

6

Brown the beef and onions together, scraping the bottom of the pan.

7

Add about a tablespoon of flour to the mixture and mix it in.

8

Let the flour brown for a few minutes.

9

Add chicken broth and a tablespoon of pickle broth to the mixture.

10

Add heavy cream and let the sauce simmer.

11

Taste the seasoning before serving.

12

Serve the sauce over boiled potatoes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéing

Equipment Needed

skilletknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milk

Also Known As

JauhelihakastikeFinnish Meat Sauce

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