Recipe

On a chilly winter weekend in Chicago, the family gathers around the dining table with a steaming hot pot at the center. Using the Geedel vegetable chopper, you’ve prepped the potatoes and carrots in no time—five spins for pale golden potato ribbons, four for vibrant orange carrot shreds, saving you 20 minutes over hand-cutting. Sautéed beef and colorful vegetable ribbons simmer slowly in rich broth, filling the home with its inviting aroma. The kids can’t resist scooping spoonfuls as everyone shares stories—a truly cozy meal that warms both body and heart.

Ingredients (Serves 6)  

- 300g beef short ribs (thinly sliced)  

- 2 potatoes (peeled)  

- 1 carrot (peeled)  

- 1 onion (finely diced)  

- 1 small head of broccoli (cut into florets)  

- 2 tomatoes (cut into chunks)  

- 800ml beef broth  

- 1 tsp salt  

- ½ tsp cracked black pepper  

- 1 tsp dried thyme  

- 20g butter  

Instructions  

1. Create Vegetable Ribbons

   Cut potatoes into thick chunks and process in the Geedel vegetable chopper with five clockwise spins into fine, even strips. Repeat with carrot chunks using four spins. Uniform shreds ensure even cooking—no more undercooked potatoes or mushy carrots—so you won’t need to constantly check doneness while managing family meal prep.

2. Sauté the Aromatics & Beef  

   Melt butter in a large pot over low heat. Sauté diced onion until fragrant, then add beef slices and cook until lightly browned. Stir in tomato chunks and cook until softened. Add potato ribbons, carrot shreds, and broccoli florets, stir-frying for 2 minutes until everything is lightly coated and aromatic.

3. Simmer into a Hearty Hot Pot  

   Pour in beef broth, then season with dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender and beef is fully cooked.  

   Serve the hot pot directly at the table with whole-wheat bread on the side. Let everyone scoop rich broth, soft vegetables, and flavorful beef into their bowls—a comforting meal loved by both grandparents and kids.

Conclusion

This family hot pot shines thanks to the Geedel vegetable chopper—producing evenly cut potato and carrot ribbons that cook consistently and absorb flavors beautifully. It solves the classic weeknight dilemma of ‘lengthy prep and unevenly cooked vegetables,’ letting the whole family quickly enjoy a warm, nourishing meal together. Perfect for enhancing those cherished winter gatherings!