According to Simply in Season, this dish originates in Holland. I vaguely remember my Grandma Leep making something similar to this. I’m disappointed now that I didn’t think to get more recipes from her when she was alive.
The traditional method calls for boiling, but I didn’t have time, so I adapted this recipe for the crock pot (a working girl’s best friend!)
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1 lb beef chuck (or any type of pot roast)
2 cups water
1/2 tsp salt
6 large potatoes (chopped, or if using crock pot you can put them in whole)
6 carrots, chopped
1 cup onion chopped
1/3 cup milk
2 Tbs butter
1/2 tsp pepper
1. Simmer meat, water, and salt together for about 2 hours.
2. Boil together 6 the vegetables, drain and reserve broth. Mash together, beat milk into vegetables until light and fluffy.
Alternatively, throw everything in a crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours. Mash the vegetables, butter and milk together.
3. Serve with the sliced meat. Make gravy from the broth if desired.
The verdict: I now understand why a lot of older people think food is too spicy. They grew up on stuff like this. It was tasty, but as DH said, “it’s not seasoned.” I pointed out that no other seasoning was called for. We both think the addition of bay leaf, garlic, and thyme would be great. I do love the simplicity, however, and could see using other vegetables as well (kale, turnips, etc.).
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/6 of a recipe (15.2 ounces).
Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398.33
Calories From Fat (42%) 166.27
% Daily Value
Total Fat 18.55g 29%
Saturated Fat 8.54g 43%
Cholesterol 53.66mg 18%
Sodium 296.16mg 12%
Potassium 1188.68mg 34%
Total Carbohydrates 43.13g 14%
Fiber 6.81g 27%
Sugar 7.09g
Protein 15.76g 32%
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I usually make this with Kale and sausage – Stampot Mouse, but when I was a kid, we often had the carrot flavor
I found you through SISTS I love your blog since we are also eating local and healthy and always looking to keep it interesting.
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Mmm this looks quite tasty. I’m African and we’re big on spice, so it does seem plain to me – I’d probably throw in some kind of seasoning or at least stock. Nice to meet you, from SITS, by the way.
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Sounds yummy. I love the Netherlands so this will be a fun and easy entree to try.
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