Gaisburger Marsch

Gaisburger Marsch is a cherished traditional beef stew from Swabia, a region in Germany. Named after Gaisburg, a district in Stuttgart, this hearty dish features tender beef cooked in a rich broth, cut into cubes, and served alongside boiled potatoes and Spätzle, a type of soft egg noodle. The stew is topped with golden-brown onions fried in butter, and the savory broth is poured over the entire dish, creating a comforting and flavorful meal.

The origins of the name "Gaisburger Marsch" are quite intriguing. One popular story, dating back to the 19th century, suggests that officer candidates were so fond of the dish that they would march all the way to Gaisburg just to eat it at a local restaurant called Bäckerschmide. Another version of the tale claims that residents of Gaisburg, who were taken as prisoners of war, created the dish to sustain themselves and would march with it to their camp.