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Hachee (Netherlands)

An authentic recipe for traditional Dutch Hachee, combining tender chunks of beef and sweet onions slow-cooked into a thick, aromatic gravy.

Level Medium Prep 20 min Cook 180 min Servings 4 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

200 min

Makes 4 servings

Prep 20m

Cook 180m

Level Medium

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Dutch Hachee, combining tender chunks of beef and sweet onions slow-cooked into a thick, aromatic gravy.

Traditional Dutch slow-cooked beef and onion stew infused with cloves, bay leaves, and vinegar.

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Main

800 g beef chuck (cut into bite-sized cubes)
800 g yellow onions (thickly sliced)
50 g butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Liquid & Seasoning

500 ml beef stock
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 pieces bay leaves
4 pieces whole cloves
salt and pepper (to taste)

Equipment

Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot Essential for long simmering
Wooden spoon For stirring
Chef's knife For chopping onions and beef

Instructions

Pat the beef cubes dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
Melt butter in a heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the beef cubes on all sides, then remove and set aside.
In the same pot, add the thickly sliced onions and sauté until softened and golden brown.
Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir well for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
Return the beef to the pot, then pour in the beef stock and apple cider vinegar, adding the bay leaves and whole cloves.
Bring to a gentle simmer, cover with a lid, and cook on low heat for 2.5 to 3 hours until the beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender and the sauce has thickened.
180 min

Nutrition

Calories 450

Protein 36g

Carbs 14g

Fat 28g

Fiber 2g

Sugar 7g

Sodium 580mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Cooking Timeline

Prep 20 min

Cook 180 min

Total 200 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.3 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.7
Presentation 9.0
Nutrition 8.0
Value 9.2
Instructions 9.5
Ingredients 9.5
Time Accuracy 9.0
Difficulty 8.0
Would Make Again 9.2

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

The quintessential Dutch comfort food, offering deep savory flavors, incredibly tender beef, and a rich onion gravy.

Pros

Incredible depth of flavor
Melt-in-your-mouth texture
Perfect winter comfort food

Cons

Requires long cooking time

Overview

Traditional Dutch slow-cooked beef and onion stew infused with cloves, bay leaves, and vinegar.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Dutch Hachee, combining tender chunks of beef and sweet onions slow-cooked into a thick, aromatic gravy.

Tips

Do not skip browning the beef first, as it builds the foundational flavor for the gravy
Hachee tastes even better when made a day in advance as the flavors continue to meld
Remove the whole cloves before serving to avoid an unexpected strong bite