Elena S Eintopt Food

EINTOPF

Steps:

• Put the first six ingredients into a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour.
• Add the herbs.
• Adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and Maggi seasoning.
• Creativity is encouraged.
• Enjoy!

ELENA'S EINTOPT

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil.
• Add carrots, celery, and onion. Cook until tender.
• Add sausage, and potatoes. Cook until potatoes are tender.
• Add green beans. Cook 30 min longer.
• Season to taste with salt, pepper, Maggi seasoning or herbs of your choice.

JAGER-EINTOPF (HUNTER'S BEEF STEW)

Steps:

• In a frypan saute onions and mushrooms in vegetable oil until soft.
• Add ground beef; saute mixture 3 to 4 minutes.
• Stir in broth; bring to a simmer.
• Add worcestershire sauce, 1/2 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper.
• Peel the potatoes and boil them in salted water until tender, about 30 minutes.
• Drain and put through a food mill or grinder.
• Beat in 2 T butter, 1/2 t salt, 1/4 t pepper.
• Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Beat in eggs.
• Layer mixtures in a 1 1/2-quart buttered baking dish.
• Spread 1/3 of potatoes on bottom of dish.
• Top with 1/2 of the meat mixture.
• Continue with layers, ending with a layer of potatoes.
• Sprinkle the top with bread crumbs, and dot with remaining butter.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes and then at 400 degrees for 10 minutes more.

TOAD IN THE HOLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
• Mix flour, egg (beaten), salt, milk and herbs to make batter.
• I usually use basil and bay but it is up to you.
• If the sausage is peppery or has a strong sage flavor you may want to use less herbs in the batter.
• Cook sausage until done either in skillet or in a flameproof casserole dish on stove.
• Place sausage in casserole dish (if not already there) and add batter.
• Bake for about 30 minutes or until bread rises.