The hearty stew from the German countryside: Beef, bacon, beans and potatoes for rustic enjoyment.

Ingredients

• 500g ribs or brisket of beef
• 500g white beans
• 300g of chopped carrots
• 100g chopped celery root
• 2 leeks, chopped
• 250g peeled potatoes, chopped
• 150g mature bacon, chopped
• 3-4 medium onions, sliced
• 2 medium apples
• Some vinegar
• Spices

Preparation

1. Soak the white beans in water the day before.
2. Cut the meat into 2cm x 2cm pieces.
3. Once the white beans are soft, add the meat and 2 litres of water to the pot and start cooking on medium heat for 90 minutes.
4.  While the beans and meat are cooking, chop the potatoes, carrots, leaks and celery root into 1cm x 1cm pieces and add to the stew pot 20 minutes from the end.
5. Cut the bacon into pieces and sprinkle with paprika powder and add to the pot.
6. Add the sliced apples to the pot a few minutes before the end.
7. Add salt, pepper and vinegar to taste.

Serving suggestion

Serve in bowls or on plates with a large loaf of crispy, fresh bread.