Hello friends and friends, welcome to Paulina Kitchen! Today we are going to cook an easy and delicious recipe, which surely reminds you of your home: German roast.
And no, it is not a roasted meat that is prepared in Germany, many will surprise the preparation. We are talking about a cake that is made with grind meat in the oven , and that is why it is also called roast of ground meat .
Surely in their countries have another name for the German roast recipe , which is the denomination with which it is known above all in Chile.
But when their ingredients see well, and the way to do it, they will realize that preparations are very similar to cooking!
About the German roast
The German roast in Chile is a specialty that has conquered the palates of the South American country. In Chile, the German roast is a preparation of seasoned meat that is baked, with particular flavors and characteristics.
Chilean roast recipe consists of ground meat mixed with ingredients such as onion, carrot, garlic , hard egg and spices such as cumin, pepper and nutmeg.
This mixture is placed in a Budinera and baked until it is well cooked. It is also known as meat or meat cake in other countries in the region.
The 5 characteristics of German roast
- Intense flavor : ground meat is mixed with carefully selected spices, providing a deep and satisfying flavor to German roast.
- Juyan texture : The proper preparation guarantees that the roast of ground meat has a juicy and tender texture.
- Versatile accompaniments : Being a dish of German meat there is a wide variety of accompaniments that can accompany this recipe very well. From fresh salads or a good puree of creamy potatoes for a more winter option.
- Easy preparation : Although Gourmet sounds, the German roast recipe is surprisingly easy to prepare, becoming a perfect option for any occasion.
- Purchase and practical : the ground roast is incredibly surrender, since when cooking in Budinera, it can be divided into several portions.
Why is it called "German roast"?
The name " German roast " in the context of Chilean cuisine is due to the influence of German cuisine in the preparation of this dish, from German immigration to the country in the nineteenth century.
During that period, many German immigrants brought their culinary traditions, including recipes and cooking techniques . As these elements mixed with local ingredients and flavors, new preparations emerged that incorporated both German essence and Chilean identity.
The German roast recipe adopted this name to honor the connection with German culture and distinguish it from other ground meat preparations present in the country's gastronomy.
Accompaniments for the German roast recipe
- Fresh salads: a jacket salad or a rich carrot salad contribute a refreshing and perfect contrast to accompany the ground roast .
- Baked potatoes: Crocant baked potatoes are the ideal complement.
- Chucrut: The German influence is present with the Chucrut , an acid option that enhances the flavors of the German roast.
- Special sauces: experiment with sauces based on mustard, English sauce or fresh herbs, to give an extra touch of flavor to German meat
- Safeated vegetables: A vegetable wok will add color and nutrition to the roast of ground meat.
Some tips to make the German roast
Take a time to select meat , you can simply choose vaccine meat , although it can also be combined with lamb meat or pork, for a more intense flavor.
Use a good crumb of bread and milk , these ingredients provide humidity to the German roast, helping not to dry during cooking
Be sure to give the necessary rest time. Let the mixture rest a few minutes before forming the cake, so that the flavors settle.
Crush the ground meat , it is best to do it with hands or with latex gloves, to break the fibers of the meat and that the mixture is compact.
Cook the roast ground over medium heat to ensure that it is cooked uniformly and keep its juiciness.
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German roast recipe
Yield : 8 portions
Preparation time: 45 minutes
Ingredients for German roast recipe
- 500g of ground meat.
- 1 cup of bread so much soaked in milk
- 1 onion finely chopped.
- 1 carrot cut into small cubes.
- 1 chopped red bell
- 2 crushed garlic cloves.
- 2 eggs.
- 3 hard eggs
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs.
- 1 teaspoon of cumin.
- 1 tablespoon of barbecue or ketchup for brush
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika.
- ½ teaspoon of nutmeg.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
How to make German roast step by step
- In a pan, saute the onion, garlic, carrot and meor for 5-7 minutes until golden and soft.
- In a large bowl mix ground with eggs, cumin, smoked paprika, nutmeg, breadcrumbs, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper.
- Incorporate the sauteed vegetables to the mixture and let stand for 15 minutes so that the flavors are integrated.
- In an enmantecada Budinera, place half of the meat mixture, align hard eggs in the center and cover with the remaining mixture. Brush the surface with barbecue or ketchup above.
- Bring to a preheated oven at 180ºC and cook for 40-45 minutes or until the roast is completely cooked and golden on the surface.
