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Norsk Lapskaus, and where to source it

Norsk Lapskaus — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Norsk Lapskaus Norwegian 5best2buy.com

cut the potatoes in two sizes, adding some early to melt down and thicken the broth and the rest late so they hold their shape, giving a stew that is creamy and chunky at once

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep20 min
Cook2 hr
Makes6 servings
CuisineNorwegian
Cost$$$
Gluten-freeDairy-free
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 6 servings
beef chuck
700 g
700 g
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potatoes
1 kg
1 kg
Local / market
carrots
3
300 g
Local / market
swede (rutabaga)
1/2
300 g
Local / market
onions
2
2 medium
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beef stock
6 cups
1.4 L
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Squeaky clean
About as virtuous as dinner gets.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Instant PotSlow cookerOne-pot
The Method
  1. Brown the beefCut the chuck into cubes, brown in a heavy pot, then add the onions and soften.
  2. SimmerPour in stock to cover, season with salt and pepper, and simmer gently 75 minutes until the beef is nearly tender.
  3. Add rootsStir in the carrots, swede and half the potatoes cut small, and cook 20 minutes until those potatoes start to fall apart.
  4. ThickenAdd the remaining potatoes in larger chunks, simmer until just tender, and stir so the broken potato thickens the stew before serving.
The Toolkit

Large heavy pot · Chef's knife · Wooden spoon

Straight Answers
Can you make Norsk Lapskaus in an air fryer? — Yes, with an insert

Not on its own — an air fryer can’t hold a pool of liquid. You can simmer it in an oven-safe dish or a silicone insert made to fit the basket, but the broth won’t reduce or brown the way it does on the stove, and that insert comes out scorching, so use oven mitts. For real depth, a pot on the stove wins.

Can you freeze Norsk Lapskaus? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Norsk Lapskaus ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.

Is Norsk Lapskaus gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Norsk Lapskaus vegan? — No

No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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