Lapskaus Norwegian beef and root vegetable stew
A thick, comforting Norwegian stew of tender beef, swede, carrot and potato. Better the next day.
- Time2 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.88 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
Heat the oil in a large heavy pan over a high heat. Brown the beef in two batches for 5 minutes each, until deep brown, and lift out.
10 min - 2
Add the onions and leek to the pan and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Return the beef, add the hot stock, bay leaves, peppercorns and allspice.
- 3
Bring to the boil, then turn down, cover and simmer for 1 hour 15 minutes until the beef is nearly tender.
75 min - 4
Add the swede, carrots and potatoes. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes until the vegetables are soft and some of the potato has dissolved to thicken the stew.
30 min - 5
Remove the bay leaves. Mash a few of the vegetables against the side of the pan to thicken it more if you like. Stir in the parsley and serve in deep bowls.
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.
