Lapskaus (Norwegian Meat and Potato Stew)
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
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 500 gbeef stew meat, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
- 1 pcsyellow onion, chopped
- 2 pcscarrot, peeled and diced
- 2 pcscelery stalk, diced
- 600 gpotato, peeled and diced into 1-inch (2.5 cm) 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
- 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
Store leftover lapskaus in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, or in the microwave until warmed through.
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