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Lapskaus (Norway)

An authentic recipe for traditional Norwegian Lapskaus, highlighting its rich broth, tender chunks of beef, and wholesome root vegetables.

Level Easy Prep 20 min Cook 60 min Servings 4 Score 4.8/10

Ready in

80 min

Makes 4 servings

Prep 20m

Cook 60m

Level Easy

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Norwegian Lapskaus, highlighting its rich broth, tender chunks of beef, and wholesome root vegetables.

Traditional Norwegian comfort food featuring tender meat and root vegetables simmered into a rich stew.

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Main

600 g beef chuck (cut into bite-sized cubes)

Vegetables

6 large potatoes (peeled and diced)
3 medium carrots (sliced)
300 g rutabaga (swede) (diced)
1 medium leek or onion (chopped)

Broth

4 cups beef broth

Seasoning

2 tbsp butter
salt and pepper (to taste)

Garnish

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley (chopped)

Equipment

Dutch oven or large heavy pot For simmering the stew
Cutting board For dicing vegetables and meat
Chef's knife

Instructions

Melt butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the beef cubes on all sides.
Add the chopped onion or leek to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Pour in the beef broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes until the beef starts becoming tender.
Add the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and rutabaga to the pot.
Simmer uncovered or partially covered for another 30 minutes until all the vegetables are tender and the potatoes break down slightly to thicken the stew naturally.
30 min
Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories 410

Protein 32g

Carbs 38g

Fat 14g

Fiber 6g

Sugar 7g

Sodium 580mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Cooking Timeline

Prep 20 min

Cook 60 min

Total 80 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.3 /10

Expert 4.8 95% conf.

Taste 9.4
Presentation 9.0
Nutrition 8.5
Value 9.5
Instructions 9.5
Ingredients 9.2
Time Accuracy 9.0
Difficulty 9.0
Would Make Again 9.5

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

A deeply comforting, hearty classic that warms you from the inside out with wholesome ingredients.

Pros

Incredibly comforting
Rich in vegetables
Easy one-pot meal

Cons

Requires some simmering time

Overview

Traditional Norwegian comfort food featuring tender meat and root vegetables simmered into a rich stew.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Norwegian Lapskaus, highlighting its rich broth, tender chunks of beef, and wholesome root vegetables.

Tips

Allow some of the potatoes to break down during simmering to naturally thicken the stew consistency
Serve with flatbrød (Norwegian flatbread) and butter on the side
Lapskaus tastes even better the next day after the flavors have fully melded together