Bohemian beef with dill sauce

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 1 kg boiled beef
• 1 ½ liters of water
• 2 carrots
• 1 stalk(s) leek
• ¼ celeriac
• 1 onion(s)
• 5 grains of allspice
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp salt
• 30 g butter
• 3 tbsp flour
• 450 ml broth
• 300 ml milk
• 2 tbsp crème fraîche or sour cream
• 1 bunch dill or 2 tbsp chopped frozen dill
• 1 pinch of nutmeg
• salt and pepper

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 2 hours; Total time approx. 2 hours 30 minutes

old family recipe

Clean and chop the vegetables. Wash the beef, then place it in a pot with the vegetables and spices, add the water (the meat should be covered), and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat. Simmer in boiling water with the lid on for about 1.5 hours. Remove the meat from the broth and, once it has cooled slightly, cut it into small cubes. Strain the broth through a sieve (discard the vegetables) and let it cool completely. Skim off the fat (Tip: I do this all the day before and let the broth cool overnight). Melt the butter in a pot, add the flour, and sauté. Gradually add the broth and milk (stirring vigorously to avoid lumps!). Stir in the crème fraîche. Add the chopped dill. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. This dish definitely includes Bohemian dumplings.