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Dutch sour meat (zuurvlees: zoervleisj)

Dutch sour meat (zuurvlees / zoervleisj)

Dutch sour meat, or zuurvlees / zoervleisj, is a delicious tangy beef stew. A classic recipe for Dutch comfort food and surprisingly easy to make!
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Preparation15 minutes
Cook time3 hours
Marinating12 hours
Total time15 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

6 people
  • 1 kg beef (rib steak, diced)
  • 3 clove garlic (finely chopped)
  • 5 cloves
  • 3 juniper berries
  • 3 tbsp wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 100 gram butter
  • 2 onions (chopped)
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 500 ml beef stock
  • 2 slices gingerbread cake
  • 750 gram fries (fresh or frozen)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pan or slowcooker

INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):

  • Place the meat, garlic, cloves, juniper berries, vinegar, soft sugar and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl and mix well. Leave to marinate in the fridge for 12 to 24 hours.
  • Heat half the butter in a large pan over a medium heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the remaining butter to the pan* and fry the onions until glazed. Return the browned meat to the pan. Add the bay leaves and beef stock.
  • Bring to the boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, until the meat is nicely tender.
  • Crumble the gingerbread and add to the pan. Simmer for another 15 minutes or so, until the sauce thickens a little. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Fry the chips according to the instructions. Serve the sour meat with the fries and a fresh salad. Enjoy your meal!
Good to know:
*You can also use a slow cooker for this recipe - just set it on the lowest heat setting for this type of dish.
Nutrition information per portion
Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Proteins: 19g | Fats: 36g | Saturated fats: 16g

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