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    Home » Recipes » German Recipes

    German Rice Dish - Reisfleisch

    Published: Jan 9, 2020 · Modified: Mar 8, 2022 by Angela Schofield · Leave a Comment

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    Reisfleisch is a German rice based dish which is originally made with Schmalzfleisch.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.

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    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.

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    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

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    German Rice Dish Reisfleisch 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
      

    • 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.

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