Dive into the flavors of Sweden with Sjömansbiff, a traditional "Sailor's Steak" stew, perfect for cozy winter evenings. This hearty dish layers tender beef, potatoes, and caramelized onions cooked slowly in a rich beer-infused broth, delivering warmth and comfort right from your slow cooker.
Ingredients
🥩 600 g Beef Rump
🧈 50 g Butter 80% fat
🥔 800 g Potatoes (approx. 4 pieces)
🧅 400 g Yellow Onion (approx. 4 pieces)
🌿 4 g Thyme 1 tsp, dried
🌿 4 g Bay Leaf 4 pieces
🧂 12 g Salt 2 tsp
🌶️ 12 g Black Pepper 2 tsp, ground
🧊 10 g Bouillon Cube Beef
💧 200 g Water 2 dl
🍺 330 g Beer - Porter, Brand: S:t Eriks Bryggeri
Instructions
1- Preparation:
- Peel and thinly slice the potatoes into uniform rounds.
- Peel and thinly slice the onions into rings.
- Cut the beef rump into 1-inch thick pieces.
2- Brown the Beef:
- Heat 25 g of butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Sear the beef pieces in batches until browned on all sides.
- Remove from the pan and set aside.
3- Sauté the Onions:
- Add the remaining 25 g of butter to the pan.
- Sauté the onions until they are soft and lightly golden brown.
4- Layer Ingredients in Slow Cooker:
- Start with a layer of sliced potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add a layer of sautéed onions.
- Follow with a layer of browned beef.
- Repeat these layers, ending with potatoes on top.
- Pour any remaining pan juices over the layers.
5- Prepare the Broth:
- Crumble the bouillon cube over the layered ingredients.
- Pour the water and porter into the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle thyme, salt, and pepper evenly.
- Place bay leaves on top.
6- Cook:
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid.
- Set it to LOW and cook for 6 hours.
7- Serve:
- Once cooking is complete, serve the Sjömansbiff hot.
- Consider serving with a side of green beans.
Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: Approx. 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4-6 persons
Equipment:
- Slow Cooker
- Frying Pan
- Cutting Board
- Chef's Knife
- Tongs and Black Spatula/Spoon
- Measuring Cups/Bowls
Cooking Tips
- Browning the beef and onions before slow cooking greatly enhances the flavor.
- Opt for a robust porter to impart a rich, malty depth to the dish.
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