Kalops Swedish Beef Stew
Experience the comforting flavors of Scandinavia with Kalops, a traditional Swedish beef stew that’s hearty, aromatic, and irresistibly tender. This slow-cooked dish features succulent chunks of beef, gently simmered with earthy allspice berries, fragrant bay leaves, sweet carrots, and caramelized onions in a rich beef stock. A dusting of flour gives the stew its signature silky texture, while a finishing garnish of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and brightness. Perfectly paired with buttery boiled potatoes or crusty bread, this classic Swedish recipe is a soul-warming meal ideal for cozy nights or family gatherings. Ready in just over two hours, Kalops is a true celebration of Nordic comfort food, bringing warmth to your table with every savory bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1000 grams Beef chuck or stew meat
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 medium Yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 4 cups Beef stock
- 3 Bay leaves
- 10 Allspice berries
- 3 medium Carrots
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Cut the beef into 1-2 inch cubes. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Peel and chop the onions into wedges and carrots into thick slices.
In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
Add the beef cubes to the pot in batches, browning them on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set it aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the chopped onions to the pot. Sauté until they are soft and slightly golden, about 5 minutes.
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir well, cooking for another 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Gradually pour in the beef stock while stirring to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Return the browned beef to the pot. Add the bay leaves, allspice berries, carrots, salt, and black pepper.
Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fork-tender.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
Remove the bay leaves and allspice berries before serving.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with boiled potatoes or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 227.8 g | 292% | |
| Saturated Fat | 94.5 g | 472% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 866 mg | 289% | |
| Sodium | 4599 mg | 200% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.0 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 208.4 g | 417% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 436 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 31.3 mg | 174% | |
| Potassium | 4438 mg | 94% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
