Einsiedler Eintopf

Creamy Beef and Leeks

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Preparation info
  • Servings

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Simply Swiss: 64 Essential Recipes from the Heart of Europe

By Andie Pilot

Published 2025

  • About

This recipe comes from the Benedictine Abbey of Einsiedeln in canton Schwyz, one of Switzerland’s most famous monasteries. A version of this dish has probably been eaten there since the Middle Ages.

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
  • 1 tbsp butter

Method

In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, brown the beef in batches, then remove from the pan and set aside.

In the same pan, melt the butter, add the leeks and onions, and cook over medium heat until they soften slightly, about 5–7 minutes.

Pour in the stock and let cook for a few minutes, then add back the beef. Let cook on low heat for about 15 minutes.

Stir in the