I came across a children’s cookbook with this recipe during a Friday ritual visit to the library with my son, Tuscan, when he was younger (a ritual he was happy to stop when older). The cookbook is Willi kocht (by Willi Weitzel), and what’s cool is that he divided the recipes into tasks that younger and older children could help.

This became another favourite meal for Tuscan, and with the added veggies, I didn’t mind making it. The wieners (Würstchen) I buy from our bio delivery service come in a pack of seven (which is perfect for this recipe), and I feel better knowing they’re organically made with a high pork content.

Pasta Addition

The original recipe didn’t include fusilli pasta. I made them once as a filler when I didn’t have much wiener stew left. Then the next time I made the stew, Tuscan asked where the noodles were. So, ever since they became part of the recipe.

One time, I made this for lunch when Tuscan had a friend over, who wrinkled his nose when he saw it. I told him to ‘just try a bite’—he ate two bowls. So if you have kids, this is a fast recipe to get a meal on the table, and one they will likely enjoy (adults too!).

I also came across this video of the chef making this recipe with kids. Even if you don’t speak German, you can still see what little hands can help out with.

Ingredients:

• 7 –8 wieners (Würstchen), cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 cup water (keep by the stove)
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 2 Tbsp flour
• 1 can of tomatoes (400g)
• 1 cup corn (ideally frozen, cooked and cut from the cob)
• 1 green pepper, diced
• Salt and pepper (QB)
• Fusilli pasta

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add wieners and brown over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and sauté.
3. Add tomato paste and flour. Vigorously mix and then add the cup of water.
4. Stir in the canned tomatoes.
5. Add the corn and green pepper, stir, and let the stew cook for 15 minutes (stirring regularly).
6. Cook and drain pasta.
7. Add salt and pepper to stew (QB to taste). Add a portion of cooked pasta to a serving dish and top with wiener stew.

Easy Wiener (Würstchen) Stew with Vegetables and Pasta

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A kid-friendly comfort stew that’s quick and easy to prepare for lunch or dinner.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: German

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 7 –8 wieners Würstchen, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 small onion diced
• 1 cup water keep by the stove
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 2 Tbsp flour
• 1 can of tomatoes 400 g
• 1 cup corn ideally frozen, cooked and cut from the cob
• 1 green pepper diced
• Salt and pepper QB
• Fusilli pasta 300-400 g

Method

 

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add wieners and brown over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and sauté.
3. Add tomato paste and flour. Vigorously mix and then add the cup of water.
4. Stir in the canned tomatoes.
5. Add the corn and green pepper, stir, and let the stew cook for 15 minutes (stirring regularly).
6. Cook and drain pasta.
7. Add salt and pepper to stew (QB to taste). Add a portion of cooked pasta to a serving dish and top with wiener stew.

Notes

This stew can be made without pasta and served on its own.

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