Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup white beans
  • 3/4 cup brown beans
  • 1 1/2 lbs beef brisket, boned
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 onions, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 3/4 cup pearl barley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • Kneidl
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 2/3 cup butter, softened
  • 6 tablespoons water, cold
  • 1/2 bunch parsley, finely chopped

Method

  • Soak the beans in cold water overnight, then drain.
  • Cut the meat into cubes and brown in the oil on all sides. Remove the meat and fry the onions until soft and then the garlic.
  • Return the meat to the pan, add the soaked beans and the remaining ingredients, sprinkling each layer with salt and pepper.
  • Finally, cover with water to level of 1 inch over ingredients, bring to a boil and leave to simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  • In the meantime, prepare a dough out of the kneidl ingredients, shape into an oblong dumpling and carefully place on top of the meat and beans when they are done simmering.
  • Cover the pan tightly with a piece of aluminum foil between the lid and the pan and slow cook in the oven at 210-250F for 10 hours or overnight. DO NOT STIR!
  • Before serving, slice the kneidl and serve with the stew.