Great Grandma Ellens Skånsk Kalops Swedish Beef Stew Recipe 355 Food

GREAT-GRANDMA ELLEN'S SKåNSK KALOPS (SWEDISH BEEF STEW) RECIPE - (3.5/5)

Steps:

• Cut beef into stew size pieces. Chop onion and carrots. The carrots should be chopped pretty thick. Fry beef and onion in a pot with some butter/oil until beef has gotten lightly browned. Pour a thin layer of flour over the beef and onion, stir. Pour in water so that it just covers the beef . Season with about 1.5-2 teaspoons of salt, 10-15 whole allspice and 5-7 bay leaves then add the carrots. Let simmer under lid for at least 1,5 hours. I prefer to let it simmer about 2-3 hours. Taste stew a few times while it simmers to check if additional seasoning is needed, or extra water needs to be added. Peel and boil potatoes. Add boiled potatoes just before serving.

KALOPS (SWEDISH BEEF STEW)

Steps:

• Combine flour, salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Toss beef cubes in the flour mixture to coat.
• In a large dutch oven, cook the butter until just starting to brown.
• Add the meat and onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned on all sides.
• Add the bay leaves and allspice.
• Boil the water in a separate pan, then pour over the meat.
• Simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender. Check the water level occasionally, and add more if needed.
• When meat is tender, remove to a serving dish.

SWEDISH STEW (KALOPS) (ELK, BEEF, OR REINDEER)

Steps:

• Coat the beef with flour and salt.
• In a large, heavy pot or dutch oven, melt the butter.
• Sauté the meat until browned on all sides.
• Add the onions and sauté for a few minutes with the meat.
• Add allspice, bay leaves, and water, and stir well, scraping the sides and bottom of the pan well.
• Add carrots, cover, and allow to simmer over low heat until meat is tender (1-1 1/2 hours).
• Stir occasionally to keep from sticking, and if needed, add more water.
• Add potatoes, and return to boiling; cook until potatoes are tender (1/2 hour).

STEW WITH CRANBERRIES (SWEDISH KALOPS)

Steps:

• Heat the oil over medium high heat in a large saucepan.
• Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
• Add meat to flour mixture and dredge until lightly coated.
• Add the meat to the oil and cook until brown on all sides.
• Top with remaining ingredients and stir. Cover and cook on medium heat for 90 minutes.
• Remove the bay leaves.
• Serve with boiled potatoes, cabbage, or pickled beets.

SWEDISH STEW

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 deg.
• Combine ground meat, onions, and 1/2 teaspoons each of the salt & pepper in pot or saute' pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until meat is crumbly and slightly browned.
• Partially drain grease. Pour 1/2 mixture in to a 3 quqrt casserole dish. Spread out 1/2 can of peas, and 1/2 the sliced carrots over meat mixture. Cover with single layer of the sliced potatoes, leaving enough to cover top layer.
• Cover with remaining ground meat mixture, peas, carrots, and finish off with single layer of sliced potatoes. Distribute the 5-6 Tbs. margerine or butter around on top of potatoes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper, and the dry dill weed.
• Cover and bake in 325 deg. oven for 1 hr (or until potatoes are slightly browned and fork tender.
• Makes 6 to 8 DELICIOUS servings!