ZWIEBELFLEISCH
(Onion Beef)
2 pounds round steak or sirloin tip
3 to 4 tablespoons butter or lard
6 medium onions, chopped
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
1 large clove garlic, sliced
4 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 to 1 cup water or beef stock
3 tablespoons flour dissolved in a little cold water
pinch of thyme
strip of lemon peel
salt and pepper
The meat should be cut into thin leaf-like strips. Heat fat
in 2 quart casserole or step pot and in it fry onions slowly, stirring until deep
yellow but now quite brown. Add meat, salt, pepper, marjoram, garlic, thyme, vinegar
lemon peel and 1/2 cup water. Cover and simmer slowly but steadily 1/2 hour, adding
more water if needed as meat cooks. When meat is tender, dissolve flour in just
enough cold water to make a smooth paste and stir into gravy. Check seasoning and
add more salt and pepper if needed.