Brun Lapskaus (Norwegian Beef + Vegetable Stew)
Lapskaus is a traditional Norwegian stew, usually made with beef and root vegetables. It tastes even better the next day!
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 and 3/4 lbs beef (stew quality - I used chuck steak)
- 1 onion
- 3 cups beef stock
- 1 small rutabaga
- 1 celery root
- 4 carrots
- 4 parsley roots
- 1 lb potatoes
- 1/2 leek
- fresh parsley (garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Cut beef into 1 inch (2.5 cm) cubes and brown in oil.
- Dice the onion and add to browning beef. Add the stock and bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and let simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Peel and cut the rutabaga and celery root into 1 inch (2.5 cm) cubes. Add to the pot, cover, and continue simmering for another 30 minutes.
- Peel and chop the rest of the vegetables into 1 inch (2.5 cm) cubes and add to the pot. Slice the leek into rings. Cover and continue simmering for about 20 minutes. Stir as little as possible.
- Top with fresh parsley.