bavarian beef

It's getting cold outside!  It's time to wear long sleeves and fuzzy socks and burn Christmas candles.  It's also time to start making warm and filling dishes.

 This Bavarian beef is one of those perfect cold weather meals.  I adapted the recipe from one that I got from a friend, and she had adapted it from the original.  So, it's been crafted with love and is sure to warm the hearts and tummies of your family.

Bavarian Beef

• 2 pounds stew meat or boneless chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 onion, cut into strips
• 2 T. vegetable oil
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 t. minced garlic
• 1 t. caraway seed
• 1 t. salt
• 2 t. dill seed
• 2 t. paprika
• 1/4 t. pepper
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 3 T. all-purpose flour
• 6 T. sour cream
• hot cooked spatzle or gnocchi

 In a large skillet, brown beef, garlic, and onion in oil.  Place in a large slow cooker.  Add teh beef broth and seasonings.  Cook on high 4-5 hours or until beef is tender.  Combine water and flour until smooth; gradually stir into the beef mixture.  Cook and stir for 2 minutes.  Serve over spatzle or gnocchi with a dollup of sour cream on top.  Serves 6.