Lapskaus (Norwegian Hearty Beef & Root Vegetable Mash Stew with Flatbrød) – Authentic Norway Recipe

Ingredients for Lapskaus (Norwegian Hearty Beef & Root Vegetable Mash Stew with Flatbrød) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender diced beef, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups cubed potatoes, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup rutabaga
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh thyme
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Norway seasoning (parsley, bay leaf, cracked black pepper)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and fresh thyme for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in parsley, bay leaf, cracked black pepper and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Norway's kitchen.
3. Add tender diced beef and cubed potatoes, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
4. Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
5. Fold in rutabaga, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.