Stew With Cranberries Swedish Kalops Food

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.

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).