Rieder'S Bouja Recipe

Name: Rieder'S Bouja
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (7 lb) baking hens; 6 -8 lbs stewing beef; 2 stalks celery, cut up; 1 head cabbage, cut up (about 2 LB.); 8 onions, cut up; 6 (12 ounce) packages frozen peas or (12 ounce) packages frozen carrots; 2 cans rutabagas; 2 cans lima beans; 2 cans cut yellow beans; 2 cans peeled whole tomatoes, crushed; salt and pepper; 1 ounce pickling spices

Servings: persons

2 (7 lb) baking hens
6 -8 lbs stewing beef
2 stalks celery, cut up
1 head cabbage, cut up (about 2 LB.)
8 onions, cut up
6 (12 ounce) packages frozen peas or (12 ounce) packages frozen carrots
2 cans rutabagas
2 cans lima beans
2 cans cut yellow beans
2 cans peeled whole tomatoes, crushed
salt and pepper
1 ounce pickling spices

1
Boil chicken and beef in a heavy kettle until tender.
2
Use enough water to cover.
3
Remove meat and cut into small bite-sized chunks.
4
Discard fat and skin.
5
To broth, add celery, cabbage, onions and boil until almost tender.
6
Add remaining vegetables according to taste and desired thickness.
7
After vegetables have cooked a short time together add meat and simmer until meat breaks apart.
8
Stir occasionally with a wooden paddle.
9
Salt and pepper to taste.
10
Put (VERY IMPORTANT) dry pickling spice in a strong cloth bag and tie firmly with string so it won't come apart.
11
Drop the bag into simmering bouja plunging it in and out after a short time, tasting as you go until it tastes right.

1069

kcal

Calories

Fat

135

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (7 lb) baking hens, 6 -8 lbs stewing beef, 2 stalks celery, cut up, 1 head cabbage, cut up (about 2 LB.), and more.

Yes, Rieder'S Bouja falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rieder'S Bouja

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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