🇳🇴 Norwegian Cuisine

Lapskaus

Norwegian Stew

Prep Time 90 min

Servings 6

Difficulty Easy

Calories 422 kcal

Hearty one-pot stew of beef, root vegetables, and potatoes, slowly simmered until thick. A comforting everyday Norwegian classic.

Ingredients

600g beef chuck, cubed
4 potatoes, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 rutabaga, diced
1 onion, chopped
1L beef broth
2 tbsp butter
salt and pepper
fresh parsley

Instructions

1 Brown beef cubes in butter in a large heavy pot. Remove and set aside.
2 Add onion to pot, cook until softened. Return beef to pot with broth.
3 Simmer covered for 45 minutes. Add potatoes, carrots, and rutabaga.
4 Continue simmering 30-40 minutes until vegetables are very tender and stew is thick. Some versions mash partially for a chunkier texture. Season and serve with flatbread.

Did You Know?

There are two Norwegian lapskaus camps: those who make it brown (with browned meat) and those who make it light (without browning). The debate is endless.