SAILOR'S BEEF CASSEROLE (MERIMIESPIHVI) - FINNISH

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Sailor's Beef Casserole (Merimiespihvi) - Finnish image

This is from the "Best of Finnish Cooking". The author put it together to pass on her heritage to her sons. The author wrote that Finnish food is salty, but use your own judgement and discretion when it comes to the amount that you use. Do not use anything except pale lager for the beer. I made it with Guinness; it completely overpowered the dish and turned bitter.

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb round steak (or brisket)
2 tablespoons butter (or vegetable oil)
2 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced
8 medium potatoes (about 2.2 pounds)
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup beer (pale lager only!!)
1 cup beef broth
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Cut the meat into slices across the grain. In a hot skillet, brown them quickly on both sides using only half the butter or oil. Remove to a plate.
  • Lower the heat and cook the onions slowly in the rest of the butter until they are soft and golden. If they become browned, they'll be a completely different taste than when they're golden.
  • Peel and slice the potatoes as thinly as possible.
  • In a 1 quart casserole dish, layer the potatoes with the browned meat and onions, sprinkling each meat layer with a litle of the salt, pepper and allspice. I started with a layer of potatoes, meat, onions, spice. Repeated two more times for a total of three layers, but make the last layer one of potatoes.
  • Rinse the skillet with the beer and the broth. Pour into the casserole. Add the bay leaf.
  • Cover tightly, but no need for foil under the lid. Bake for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and potatoes are soft.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve. Traditionally served with pickled beets.

Shahryar Mughal
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This recipe was a disaster! The beef was overcooked and the sauce was curdled.


Zohaib Ahmed
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This recipe was not my favorite. The beef was a bit tough and the sauce was bland.


Sherey Jutt
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.


M Umair khan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful.


Chloe Larkins
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This was a great recipe! The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Bibhushan Gautam
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This recipe was delicious! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


gaermk
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The beef was tender, but the sauce was a bit bland.


Dawson Ramah
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This recipe was a disaster! The beef was overcooked and the sauce was curdled.


Simon Gobede
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This recipe was not my favorite. The beef was a bit tough and the sauce was bland.


DANTEL COMMUNICATIONS
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Charity
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


LaDiamond B. (Diamond)
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This was a great recipe! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I especially liked the addition of the mushrooms and pearl onions.


Angela Akinyi Juma
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make, and the results are always delicious. The beef is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy.


Justin Trent
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This dish was delicious and easy to make. I used a slow cooker, which made it even easier. I will definitely be making this again.


MD RASEL MIAH
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The beef was incredibly tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Martez Williams
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This was my first time making Sailors' Beef Casserole, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time. I will definitely be making this again.


Andie OLIVARES
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beef is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy without being too heavy.


Ebenezer Abolaji
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I especially liked the addition of the mushrooms and pearl onions. They added a nice depth of flavor.