Low Sodium Karjalanpaisti
Savor the rich, comforting flavors of Finnish cuisine with this Low Sodium Karjalanpaisti, a healthier take on the traditional Karelian stew. This recipe combines tender chunks of beef chuck and pork shoulder with hearty root vegetables like carrots and parsnips, slow-cooked to perfection in a fragrant medley of bay leaves, allspice, thyme, and garlic. By omitting added salt and relying on the natural flavors of fresh ingredients and aromatic spices, this dish delivers a wholesome yet indulgent experience that's perfect for special gatherings or cozy family meals. Served with rustic rye bread or creamy mashed potatoes, this low sodium version of Finland's beloved classic provides all the soul-warming goodness with a health-conscious twist. Keywords: Low Sodium Karjalanpaisti, Finnish stew, healthy comfort food, traditional Finnish recipe, slow-cooked beef and pork.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Beef chuck
- 500 grams Pork shoulder
- 3 medium Carrots
- 2 medium Parsnips
- 2 medium Onions
- 3 pieces Bay leaves
- 10 pieces Allspice berries
- 15 pieces Black peppercorns
- 750 milliliters Water
- 5 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
Instructions
Cut the beef chuck and pork shoulder into large 2-inch chunks.
Peel and slice the carrots and parsnips into thick rounds. Slice the onions into thick wedges.
Peel and lightly crush the garlic cloves.
In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, layer half of the meat on the bottom, followed by half of the carrots, parsnips, and onions. Repeat with the remaining meat and vegetables.
Add the bay leaves, allspice berries, black peppercorns, garlic cloves, and fresh thyme sprigs evenly over the top.
Pour 750 milliliters of water over the layered ingredients.
Cover the pot with its lid and place the pot into a preheated oven at 150°C (300°F).
Let the stew cook slowly for about 3 hours, or until the meats are tender and easily pull apart with a fork.
Check once or twice to ensure there is enough liquid. If it looks like it is drying out, add a little bit more water.
Once cooked, remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with rye bread or mashed potatoes for a traditional Finnish meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.2 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.9 g | 254% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 906 mg | 302% | |
| Sodium | 2717 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.9 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.5 g | ||
| Protein | 256.4 g | 513% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 564 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 25.5 mg | 142% | |
| Potassium | 5375 mg | 114% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
