Lapskaus

Ingredients10

• beef chuck600 g
• potatoes800 g
• carrots300 g
• rutabaga200 g
• onion1
• beef stock500 ml
• butter30 g
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1/2 tsp
• bay leaf1

Method

1. Cut the beef into 2 cm cubes. Peel and dice the potatoes, carrots, rutabaga, and onion.
2. Melt the butter in a heavy pot and brown the beef on all sides.
3. Add the onion and cook until soft, then pour in the stock and add the bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
4. Simmer covered for about 45 minutes, until the beef is nearly tender.
5. Add the carrots and rutabaga and cook for 15 minutes.
6. Add the potatoes and simmer until everything is soft and the stew is thick, about 20 minutes.
7. Remove the bay leaf, mash some of the vegetables into the broth if you want a thicker lapskaus, and adjust the seasoning.
8. Serve hot, traditionally with flatbread.