Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this hearty Oktoberfest stew, featuring rich flavors of German lager, smoked sausage, and fresh vegetables. This cozy dish is perfect for gatherings or a comforting family dinner, filling your kitchen with inviting aromas that beckon everyone to the table. Enjoy every savory bite as you savor the essence of Oktoberfest in your own home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 2 large carrots, sliced (about 1 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup German lager
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté diced onions until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
- Mix in chopped potatoes, sliced carrots, and minced garlic; sauté for another 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the German lager and beef broth, scraping any flavorful bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add thyme and bay leaves; bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg