German Rice Dish - Reisfleisch

Reisfleisch is a German rice based dish which is originally made with Schmalzfleisch. In this recipe I use corned beef instead as Schmalzfleisch is difficult to get in the U.S. But the taste is equally great.

This German rice dish is a quick and hearty dish for cold winter days. It is easy to prepare and can make in advanced if you need a fast meal. The special twist to this dish are the pickled bell peppers.

How is this Rice Dish called in German?

The dish is called "Reisfleisch".

How to pronounce "Reisfleisch"?

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Authentic German Rice Dish Recipe

Recipe

German Rice Dish - Reisfleisch

Angela Schofield

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 50 mins

Cuisine German

Servings 8

Calories 349 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 12 oz. cans corned beef
• 2 16 oz. jars roasted bell peppers
• 2 large onions
• ½ tbsp. garlic paste or 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1 6 oz. can tomato paste
• 1 tbsp. instant chicken broth
• 1 tbsp. paprika powder
• ½ tsp. thyme
• ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 ½ tbsp. Kosher salt
• 1 tbsp. black coarse pepper
• 3 cups long grain rice
• 4 ½ cups water
• 1 ½ cups juice from the drained bell peppers
• 1 shot glass white wine vinegar
• 1 ½ cups frozen peas

Instructions

 

• Drain the bell peppers and set the juice aside.
• Cube the onions roughly.
• In a large pot heat oil and butter on medium heat.
• Fry the onions until translucent.
• Add garlic paste, spices and tomato paste.
• Mix well and fry for a couple of minutes.
• Add the rice and fry again for a couple of minutes.
• Add the water and the bell pepper juice and stir well.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir occasionally.
• In the meantime, cut bell pepper and corned beef into bite-sized pieces.
• Add bell pepper, corned beef and the shot of white wine vinegar to the pot.
• Stir well, taste and adjust the seasoning to your taste.
• Cover the pot with a lid and let sit on lowest temperature for about 20-30 min.
• Add the frozen peas and let sit of a couple of minutes.

Nutrition

Yield: 1gramsCalories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 7gFat: 7gFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

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How to Serve Reisfleisch?

Serve this German rice dish as is or with a side salad.

Tip

Reisfleisch is usually made with parboiled rice, but you also can use other kinds of rice variations like brown rice or basmati rice.