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Maultaschen

Traditional German pasta dumplings packed with a savory filling of minced meat, spinach, and herbs simmered in beef broth.

60 minHardServes 4480 cal/serving

GermanDinnerStovetopStandardHigh ProteinNut-FreeDairy-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup frozen spinach, squeezed dry
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 6 cups beef broth

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 beaten eggs, and 2 tablespoons of water in a bowl to form a smooth dough, then wrap and rest for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 lb ground pork, 1/2 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup squeezed dry frozen spinach, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 small finely diced yellow onion, 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until thoroughly mixed.

  3. 3

    Roll dough into a thin rectangle, spread filling evenly over top, roll tightly into a log, and slice into 2-inch pieces.

  4. 4

    Bring 6 cups beef broth to a gentle simmer in a large pot, add dumplings, and cook for 15 minutes until internal meat temperature reaches 160°F.

  5. 5

    Ladle hot broth and cooked dumplings into bowls to serve.

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Questions

How long does Maultaschen take?

As written, 60 minutes: 45 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 1 (30 minutes): "Mix 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 beaten eggs, and 2 tablespoons of water in a bowl to form a smooth dough, then wrap and rest for 30 minutes."

What internal temperature should Maultaschen reach?

For Maultaschen, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground pork in Maultaschen?

Yes. Use dark-meat ground chicken or turkey if you can, and add a teaspoon of oil per half pound, since pork brings fat that poultry does not. As written, the entry for Maultaschen uses 1/2 lb ground pork.

Can I make Maultaschen gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Maultaschen is 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works); the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How much protein is in Maultaschen?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 28 g of protein in about 480 calories, alongside 45 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 890 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

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