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Finnish Carelian Stew (Karjalanpaisti)
Serves six to eight.

450 g beef, cubed  (1 pound)
450 g pork, cubed  (1 pound)
2 carrots  (peeled and cubed)
small Swedish turnip, peeled and cubed
onion, peeled and chopped
black pepperscorns (ten to twenty)
bay leaf or two
salt to taste
butter
water

Brown the meat in butter in a hot frying pan or a pot (one of those
stovetop-oven-proof). It is easiest to do it a little at a time.
Saute the onion. Place all ingredients in the pot.  Add enough
water to cover. Place lid on top and put in 150 C oven. Stir every
now and then.

The stew is done when meat starts to fall apart. It takes at least
three hours, but this stew can stay in the oven for hours. It is
really very forgiving, just make sure the meat does not dry. If
there is too much water, you can place the pot without lid on hot
stove and let some of the water evaporate. If you want more taste,
feel free to add broth instead of water.

Serve with mashed potatoes and grated carrots.

Printable version: carelian01.txt.