Effortless, lightning-fast to make, perfect for your vacation kitchen, and a quintessential favorite at mountain huts in Austria: here comes our Tyrolean Gröstl recipe!
An Easy Recipe for Your Holiday Home: Tyrolean Gröstl
Tyrolean Gröstl is a hearty and straightforward meal that you can throw together in just a few steps. Originally, Gröstl was a delicious way to repurpose leftovers – your Sunday roast paired with boiled potatoes made a second appearance on the plates of Tyrolean farmhouse kitchens.
Today, Gröstl is a beloved specialty not only in Tyrol but across Austria. You’ll often find this classic dish on the menus of mountain restaurants or ski huts. Hearty and filling, Tyrolean Gröstl is especially appreciated by hikers and skiers for the extra energy boost it provides.
The best part? The recipe for Tyrolean-style Gröstl is so simple it merits top spot on our list of the most popular recipes for cooking in holiday homes. An absolute staple for no-frills holiday dining solutions!
Ingredients for Tyrolean-style Gröstl (Serves 4)
- 500–600 g potatoes: Boiled (preferably the day before), peeled
- Meat: Traditionally beef or pork, but sausage or cubes of bacon can also be used as desired
- 1 onion: Finely chopped
- Seasonings: Typically salt, pepper, marjoram, and often caraway.
- Butter for frying
- 4 eggs: Fried eggs are added as a topping once the Gröstl are done.
- Chives
How to Prepare the Gröstl
Preparation time: 30 minutes | Difficulty Level: Easy
Ultra-quick preparation makes this Austrian classic an ideal dish to prepare in your holiday home-away-from-home. It requires just a few ingredients and simple steps:
Boil the potatoes, allow them to cool, then peel and slice them. Sauté the finely chopped onion in butter, then add meat, sausage, or bacon. Now add the sliced potatoes to the pan and fry all the ingredients until golden brown. Season to taste with salt, pepper, marjoram, and caraway as desired. Serve with a fried egg on top and fresh chives. Pairs perfectly with a fresh green salad.
With Vegetables, No Meat: Vegetarian Tyrolean-style Gröstl
There are many variations of Tyrolean Gröstl. Some versions include bell peppers, garlic, or extra bacon, and instead of meat, sausage slices may be used. Each region and every family has its own unique interpretation of Gröstl.
Vegetarians can simply replace the meat, sausage, or bacon with vegetables or mushrooms, resulting in a meat-free version of Tyrolean Gröstl that’s every bit as flavorful and easy to prepare.
Substitute options for vegetarian Tyrolean-style Gröstl include:
- Mushrooms: Button mushrooms or king oyster mushrooms
- Vegetables: Zucchini, bell peppers, leeks, carrots, sugar snap peas, or spinach
- Smoked tofu or cheese
Whatever your personal interpretation of classic Tyrolean Gröstl in your holiday kitchen, we hope you enjoy! Mahlzeit!
FAQs: Frequently asked questions about the recipe for Tyrolean-style Gröstl
Waxy, firm potatoes lend themselves best for Tyrolean Gröstl.
Check out our blog post, Quick and Easy Recipe Ideas, for other simple dishes that are perfect for your vacation kitchen.
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