Beef Broth with Maultaschen

Name: Beef Broth with Maultaschen
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 yellow onion, halved; 2 lbs beef soup bones with meat; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 8 cups water; 1 tsp salt; 8 maultaschen dumplings, sliced; 2 tbsp fresh chives, minced

A classic Swabian dish featuring rich, simmered beef broth served with hearty stuffed pasta dumplings.

140 minMediumServes 4410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 yellow onion, halved
2 lbs beef soup bones with meat
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
8 cups water
1 tsp salt
8 maultaschen dumplings, sliced
2 tbsp fresh chives, minced

Instructions

1

Sear 1 halved yellow onion cut-side down in a dry pot over medium-high heat until deeply charred, about 5 minutes.
2

Add 2 lbs beef soup bones with meat, 2 chopped carrots, 2 chopped celery stalks, and 8 cups water to the pot and bring to a boil.
3

Reduce heat to low, skim off foam, add 1 tsp salt, and simmer uncovered for 2 hours until tender.
4

Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve into a clean pot and discard solids.
5

Add 8 sliced maultaschen dumplings to the simmering broth and cook for 10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6

Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with 2 tbsp minced fresh chives.

Questions

How long does Beef Broth with Maultaschen keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Beef Broth with Maultaschen?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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