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Kjøttgryte (meat stew)

A beef stew slowly simmered with onions, carrots and potatoes, typical of Norwegian family meals. The sauce gently thickens and the meat becomes tender.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

530 kcal per serving

Protein
47 g
Carbohydrates
34.3 g
of which sugars
8 g
Fat
21.1 g
Fiber
5.4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Cut the beef into 3 cm cubes and dust them with flour, salt and pepper.
  2. Brown the meat in small batches in very hot oil, then set it aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté the sliced onions for 5 minutes.
  4. Return the meat, add the broth and bay leaves, then bring to a simmer.
  5. Cover and cook over low heat for 1 hour.
  6. Add the sliced carrots and chunked potatoes, then cook 40 more minutes until the vegetables are tender. Adjust the seasoning before serving.

Variations and tips

Quick version. Cut the meat into smaller pieces and reduce cooking to 40 minutes in a pressure cooker.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.