Kalops Swedish beef stew with allspice
Beef slowly braised with onions, allspice and bay until it melts. Simple, old fashioned and comforting.
- Time2 hr 45
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £4.09 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Melt the butter in a heavy casserole over a high heat. Brown the beef in two batches for 4 minutes each. Set aside.
8 min - 2
Add the onions to the pan and cook for 8 minutes, until soft and golden. Stir in the tomato purée for 1 minute.
8 min - 3
Return the beef and add the carrots. Dissolve the stock cube in the boiling water and pour it in. Add the allspice and bay leaves.
- 4
Cover and simmer very gently for 2 hours, until the beef is tender and the gravy has reduced.
120 min - 5
Meanwhile, boil the potatoes for 20 minutes until tender, then drain.
20 min - 6
Mix the cornflour with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir it in. Simmer for 2 minutes. Fish out the bay leaves and allspice if you can. Serve with the potatoes and parsley.
2 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.