Maultaschen

Ingredients

Ground beef

1 pound

Fresh spinach

2 cups, cooked and chopped

Onion

1 medium, finely chopped

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Bread crumbs

1/2 cup

Egg

2, beaten

Milk

1/4 cup

Nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon

Salt

1 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Flour

2 cups + extra for dusting

Water

3/4 cup

Vegetable broth

4 cups

Fresh parsley

1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked spinach, chopped onion, minced garlic, bread crumbs, 1 beaten egg, milk, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
2. On a clean surface, sprinkle some flour and roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. For the dough, combine 2 cups of flour, 1 beaten egg, and 3/4 cup of water, then knead until smooth and elastic.
3. Cut the rolled-out dough into squares of about 3x3 inches.
4. Place a generous spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each dough square.
5. Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle and press the edges firmly to seal, ensuring no filling escapes. You can use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative touch.
6. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
7. Carefully drop the Maultaschen into the boiling water and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until they float to the surface, indicating they are done.
8. In a separate pot, heat the vegetable broth until simmering.
9. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked Maultaschen from the boiling water to the heated vegetable broth.
10. Simmer the Maultaschen in the vegetable broth for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
11. Serve the Maultaschen in bowls, garnished with chopped parsley for a fresh touch. You can also drizzle a little olive oil or melted butter on top for added richness.
12. Enjoy your homemade Maultaschen, a true taste of German tradition! They pair wonderfully with a crisp green salad or some crusty bread.