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Lapskaus (Norwegian Meat and Potato Stew)

Name: Lapskaus (Norwegian Meat and Potato Stew)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: scandinavian, norwegian
Ingredients: 500 g beef stew meat cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 pcs yellow onion chopped; 2 pcs carrot peeled and diced; 2 pcs celery stalk diced; 600 g potato peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes; 700 ml beef broth; 200 ml water; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)

Lapskaus is a hearty and comforting Norwegian stew, traditionally made with leftover cooked meat and root vegetables. This recipe uses fresh ingredients to create a flavorful and satisfying meal, perfect for a cold day.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 20 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 539 kcal

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

Mise en place

Ingredients

500 gbeef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pcsyellow onion, chopped
2 pcscarrot, peeled and diced
2 pcscelery stalk, diced
600 gpotato, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
700 mlbeef broth
200 mlwater
2 tbspall-purpose flour
2 tbspbutter
1 tspsalt
0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

garnish

2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Equipment

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

The method

Step by step

1
Season the beef stew meat generously with salt and black pepper.
About 2 min
2
Melt the butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
About 1 min
3
Sear the meat in batches until browned on all sides, then remove it from the pot and set aside.
About 8 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcrowd the pot; browning in batches ensures a good sear.
4
Add the chopped yellow onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
About 5 min
5
Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, creating a roux.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: This will help thicken the stew.
6
Gradually whisk in the beef broth and water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
About 2 min
7
Return the seared beef to the pot, then add the diced carrots and celery.
About 1 min
8
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the heat is low enough to maintain a gentle simmer.
9
Add the diced potatoes to the pot and continue to simmer, covered, for another 20 minutes, or until the potatoes and meat are tender.
About 20 min
10
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed.
About 1 min
11
Ladle the lapskaus into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
About 1 min

Per serving

Nutrition

53%Score

Calories: 539.3kcal
Protein: 34g
Carbs: 36.8g
Fat: 29.1g
Fibre: 5.4g
Sugar: 4.8g

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 warmed through.