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Lapskaus (Norwegian Beef Stew)

Name: Lapskaus (Norwegian Beef Stew)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: norwegian, scandinavian
Ingredients: 500 g beef stew meat cut into 2cm cubes; 1 pcs yellow onion chopped; 2 pcs carrot peeled and diced; 4 pcs potato peeled and diced; 200 g celery root peeled and diced; 1 l beef broth; 2 pcs bay leaf; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional); 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Lapskaus is a hearty and comforting Norwegian stew, perfect for a cold day. It's traditionally made with leftover meat and root vegetables, simmered until tender. This recipe uses fresh ingredients for a rich and flavorful meal.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 50 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 532 kcal

Gluten-free

Allergen information: may contain celery. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

500 gbeef stew meat, cut into 2cm cubes
1 pcsyellow onion, chopped
2 pcscarrot, peeled and diced
4 pcspotato, peeled and diced
200 gcelery root, peeled and diced
1 lbeef broth
2 pcsbay leaf
1 tspsalt
0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
1 tbspvegetable oil

garnish

2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Equipment

ladle · large pot · dutch oven · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
About 1 min
2
Add the beef stew meat to the pot and brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pot.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Browning the meat adds depth of flavor to the stew.
3
Remove the browned beef from the pot and set aside.
4
Add the yellow onion to the pot and cook until softened and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
About 4 min
5
Return the beef to the pot, then add the carrot, potato, and celery root.
About 1 min
6
Pour in the beef broth and add the bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
About 1 min
7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 90 minutes, or until the beef and vegetables are very tender.
About 1 hr 30 min
Cook’s note: The longer it simmers, the more the flavors will meld and the meat will become fork-tender.
8
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
9
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
About 1 min
10
Ladle the lapskaus into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
About 1 min

Per serving

Nutrition

55%Score

Calories: 532.3kcal
Protein: 35.2g
Carbs: 37.4g
Fat: 27.2g
Fibre: 6.1g
Sugar: 5.6g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover lapskaus in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, or in the microwave until heated through.