Swedish Beef Stew-MY OWN VERSION (Svensk Kalops)How to make Swedish Beef Stew@Food 4 Hjo by Mom C

beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is lower in fat, while pork can be more affordable.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces sodium and calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

allspice

🥗Healthier: mixed spices

💰Cheaper: cinnamon

Mixed spices can mimic flavor, while cinnamon is more common.

Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until melted

Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent

Add beef slices and brown on all sides

Sprinkle cornstarch over the beef and stir to coat

Pour in water and stir to combine

Add bay leaf, white pepper, course black pepper, and whole black pepper or allspice

Add beef cube or fond and stir until dissolved

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low

Cover and cook until beef is tender

Add carrot slices to the pot

Continue to cook until vegetables are tender

Serve with cooked potatoes and pickled beetroot or jelly

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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