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Svensk kalops

Cultural Context

Svensk kalops is a traditional Swedish beef stew, often enjoyed during colder months. This hearty dish reflects the simple, rustic cooking style of Sweden, where seasonal ingredients are combined to create a comforting meal. It is typically served with boiled potatoes and is a staple in many Swedish households, embodying the concept of 'lagom'—just the right amount. Today, kalops is cherished not only in Sweden but has also found its way into the hearts of home cooks around the world, often adapted with local ingredients.

SwedishSEmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
500 g prime rib or stew pieces
2 tablespoons of butter
2 yellow onions
6 dl of water
2 bay leaves
8 allspice grains
5 white peppercorns
1 ½ beef bouillon cube or 2 tbsp concentrated stock
3 carrots
2 tbsp wheat flour
¾ cup water
salt
white pepper
boiled potato
cottage cheese

beef

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Pork is often less expensive than beef.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be cheaper.

1

Cut the meat into cubes (about 2 x 2 cm), brown them in butter in a frying pan and put them in a pot.

2

Peel the onion and cut it into thin wedges, put them in the pot together with water, spices and broth.

3

Simmer slowly, covered, over low heat until the meat is tender, about 50 minutes.

4

Dilute if necessary with more water.

5

Peel and cut the carrots into centimeter-thick slices, add them and cook for another 20 minutes.

6

Mix wheat flour with water to a smooth mixture, stir it into the pot and simmer for another five minutes.

7

Taste with salt and white pepper.

8

Serve with boiled potatoes and cottage cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Swedish beef stewKalops

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