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Brun Lapskaus (Norwegian Beef Vegetable Stew)

Name: Brun Lapskaus (Norwegian Beef Vegetable Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: fusion
Ingredients: 2 tblsp Olive Oil; 2 Lbs Beef; 1 Onion; 3 Cups Beef Stock; 1 small Swede; 1 Celery; 4 Carrots; 4 Parsley; 1 lb Potatoes; 1/2 Leek; Garnish Parsley

A classic Norwegian beef from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.

Updated April 25, 2026

min total

servings

659

cal / serving

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Origin

Categorized as Norwegian Beef in TheMealDB. Original source: https://scandinaviancookbook.com/brun-lapskaus-norwegian-beef-vegetable-root-stew/

Ingredients

2 tblspOlive Oil
2 LbsBeef
1Onion
3 CupsBeef Stock
1 smallSwede
1Celery
4Carrots
4Parsley
1 lbPotatoes
1/2Leek
GarnishParsley

Instructions

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Heat olive oil in a large pot. Cut beef into 1 inch (2.5 cm) cubes and brown in oil.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Top with fresh parsley.