Oma’s Draadjesvlees: Discover the Secret Family Recipe!
Oma’s Draadjesvlees is a traditional Dutch dish made from slow-cooked beef, resulting in tender, flavorful meat that falls apart easily.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Dutch
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg beef chuck
- 2 onions, sliced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 500 ml beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Season the beef with salt and pepper, then brown it on all sides in the pot.
- Add the onions, carrots, and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Pour in the beef broth and add bay leaves and thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Let it simmer for 2-3 hours until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart.
- Remove the meat, shred it, and return it to the pot to soak up the juices.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
- For best results, use a heavy pot or Dutch oven.
- This dish can be made a day in advance; the flavors improve overnight.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 250g
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg