FINNISH BEEF RAGOUT (PALAPAISTI - FINLAND)

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This is from "Best of Finnish Cooking", which holds the author's Finnish recipes for her sons, so that they can always have these dishes. I haven't tried this yet. The only other recipe that uses allspice and heavy cream had cumin in it, which isn't Finnish at all. This dish is often served with browned rutabagas and boiled potatoes. Simmering the ragout can be done on the stovetop or inside the oven. The great thing about round steak is that it is a cheaper piece of meat. However, a long, slow, low-heat simmer is necessary to make it tender. Don't try to rush with higher heat.

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     Meat

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs round steaks (bottom or top, cut into 1-inch cubes)
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 medium onions, peeled and chopped
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 celery rib, peeled and sliced
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
2 -3 tablespoons heavy cream
3 tablespoons flour (preferably granulated, like Wondra)
1/3 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Brown beef cubes on all sides, a few at a time, in the mixture of butter and oil. Don't try to do all at once. It will lower the temperature too much and not be able to brown properly. When done, transfer into a casserole or dutch oven.
  • Lightly brown the onions and vegetables in the same skillet; then put them in the casserole. Rinse the skillet with the 2 cups of water and add it to the casserole. Add salt and spices. Cover and let cook over low heat or in a 325 oven for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
  • Mix flour with the 1/3 cup cold water and stir into the casserole along with the cream. Simmer 5 minutes. Add salt to taste.

Azizullah Zuhrabi
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


DRAMAS ENTERTAINMENT
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and hearty meal.


June Anne
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish turned out nothing like the picture. It was still edible, but it wasn't very good.


Bethany Mukena
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The beef was a bit tough, but the sauce was good.


Arham Baba
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This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Gareth Crothers
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I'm not a big fan of stews, but this one is an exception. It's so hearty and flavorful.


Oche Fedora
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This dish is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The beef is so tender and the sauce is flavorful.


Adeel Chachar
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion.


Mdbilalsps Mdbillalsps
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This is my new favorite beef stew recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Razia Begam
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Mphumuzi Spheh
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and hearty meal.


Arpad Kovacs
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish turned out nothing like the picture. It was still edible, but it wasn't very good.


Tahir baloch
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The beef was a bit tough, but the sauce was good.


Umesh Mahato
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Uwais Ehsan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. I highly recommend it.


akhtar usman
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Mutaz omer
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I'm not a big fan of beef, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sauce was especially tasty.


Farhad Elyasi
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This was a great recipe! The beef was so tender and the sauce was flavorful.


Dhiraj Kumar
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Lucson Revolte
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This Finnish beef ragout is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The beef is tender and the sauce is rich and savory. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.