Sailor'S Beef Casserole (Merimiespihvi) - Finnish

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350.

2. 2

   Cut the meat into slices across the grain. In a hot skillet, brown them quickly on both sides using only half the butter or oil. Remove to a plate.

3. 3

   Lower the heat and cook the onions slowly in the rest of the butter until they are soft and golden. If they become browned, they'll be a completely different taste than when they're golden.

4. 4

   Peel and slice the potatoes as thinly as possible.

5. 5

   In a 1 quart casserole dish, layer the potatoes with the browned meat and onions, sprinkling each meat layer with a litle of the salt, pepper and allspice. I started with a layer of potatoes, meat, onions, spice. Repeated two more times for a total of three layers, but make the last layer one of potatoes.

6. 6

   Rinse the skillet with the beer and the broth. Pour into the casserole. Add the bay leaf.

7. 7

   Cover tightly, but no need for foil under the lid. Bake for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and potatoes are soft.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with parsley and serve. Traditionally served with pickled beets.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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