German Beef Broth + Pancakes: Rindersuppe/Rinderbrühe + Fritatten | Real German Food

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

water

🥗Healthier: low-sodium broth

💰Cheaper: homemade broth

Low-sodium broth adds flavor without excess salt.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme provides a similar aromatic quality.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: spinach

Kale offers similar nutrients with a different texture.

Make the beef broth by placing beef bones in a large pot and covering with water.

Add onions, carrots, celeriac, celeriac leaves, black peppercorns, allspice, juniper berries, nutmeg, and salt to taste.

Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the broth is flavorful and the bones are tender.

Strain the broth and garnish with finely diced chives before serving.

For the pancakes, mix flour, eggs, milk, sparkling water, and a pinch of salt until smooth.

Cook in a pan until golden on both sides, then slice finely to serve with the broth.

Cooking Techniques

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