Kalops (Swedish Beef Stew)

🛒 Ingredients

• Beef stew meat (chuck) 125 g · 290 kcal
• Onion 50 g · 20 kcal
• All-purpose flour 5 g · 18 kcal
• Beef broth 100 g · 10 kcal
• Butter 7 g · 56 kcal
• Water 50 g · 0 kcal
• Allspice berries 0 g · 0 kcal
• Bay leaf 0 g · 0 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cut the beef into 2-3 cm cubes and pat dry with paper towels; chop the onions.
2. In a large heavy-bottomed pot, melt butter over medium-high heat and brown the beef cubes in batches until nicely seared on all sides, then remove.
3. Add onions to the same pot and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir for 1 minute to create a roux.
5. Return the beef to the pot, then pour in beef broth and water, stirring well to combine.
6. Add allspice berries and bay leaves, season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 2-3 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
8. Serve hot, traditionally with boiled potatoes and pickled beetroot.