Original Seemanns Labskaus (German Sailor Stew)

Steps

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1. 1
   Slice the onion into fine strips. Sauté the onion in the lard over medium heat until translucent.
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2. 2
   Add the corned beef to the onions and let it melt slowly from the residual heat until completely soft and releasing its juices.
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3. 3
   Roughly chop the pickled gherkins in a food processor—not too fine—and add to the corned beef mixture.
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4. 4
   Chop the beets to a similar texture and add to the mixture.
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5. 5
   Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and mustard. Stir thoroughly to combine.
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6. 6
   In a separate small pan, fry one egg per person as a fried egg, cooked to your preference.
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7. 7
   Drain the cooked potatoes and let them steam briefly. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth.
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8. 8
   Fold the mashed potatoes into the corned beef mixture over low heat. If too dry, add a splash of pickle brine; if the color becomes too gray, add a little beet juice to restore the pink hue.
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9. 9
   Plate the stew and top with the fried egg to serve.
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