Maultaschen

Name: Maultaschen
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
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

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

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

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

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

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

Ladle hot broth and cooked dumplings into bowls to serve.

Questions

Can I make Maultaschen gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry 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 long does Maultaschen keep?

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

Can I halve or double 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.

Serve it with

Rotkohl side
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Quarkkeulchen dessert

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