Kartoffelsalat

Name: Kartoffelsalat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced; 4 slices bacon, diced; 1/2 cup red onion, diced; 1 cup beef broth; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

A traditional warm German potato salad tossed in a rich broth and vinegar dressing with crispy bacon.

30 minEasyServes 4270 cal/serving

GermanSideStovetopStandardGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced
4 slices bacon, diced
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1 cup beef broth
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

1

Boil 2 lbs sliced Yukon Gold potatoes in salted water for 10 minutes until tender, then drain.
2

Fry 4 slices diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy and cooked to 160F, then transfer to paper towels.
3

Whisk warm 1 cup beef broth, 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, and 1/2 cup diced red onion together in a large bowl.
4

Pour dressing over warm 2 lbs sliced Yukon Gold potatoes, toss gently, and steep 20 minutes before stirring in 4 slices diced bacon and 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives.

Questions

How long does Kartoffelsalat keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Kartoffelsalat?

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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