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Swedish Kalops beef stew with carrots and boiled potatoes
Traditional Swedish Beef Stew

Classic Swedish Beef Stew (Kalops)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Side Dishes
Kalops is defined by the hydrolysis of collagen in beef chuck and the chemical profile of Allspice (pimento). The long simmering time converts the tough connective tissue into gelatin, which naturally thickens the sauce. The Allspice provides eugenol, an aromatic compound that gives the stew its distinctive warming character.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 2 hrs
⌛ Total Time 2 hrs 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 800 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Swedish

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Dutch Oven: Perfect for slow braising.
  • Flour Dredge: Coating the meat aids in browning and thickening the sauce later.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Gluten
⚠️ Dairy

Instructions

1 ✓

Coat beef in flour, salt, and pepper. Brown in butter.

Tip: Browning creates the Maillard reaction. Do this in batches; overcrowding causes the temperature to drop and the meat to steam.
2 ✓

Add onions, carrots, stock, bay leaves, and whole allspice.

Tip: Use whole allspice berries. Ground spice would overpower the dish and make the sauce gritty.
3 ✓

Simmer covered for 2 hours or until meat is tender.

Tip: Collagen breakdown happens best at a low simmer (around 180°F/85°C). Boiling toughens the meat fibers.
4 ✓

Boil potatoes separately.

Tip: Serving potatoes on the side prevents their starch from clouding the glossy beef gravy.

Recipe FAQ

Spice substitute?
Allspice is the defining flavor. Don't skip it. In a pinch, mix cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
Can I use a Slow Cooker?
Yes! But note the time difference: cook on LOW for 8 hours to get the meat tender (compared to 2 hours on the stovetop). Always brown the meat in a pan first.
Sides?
Boiled potatoes and pickled beets are mandatory for the Swedish experience.

Ingredients

  • 1.7 lbs Beef Chuck or Shank (cubed)
  • 10 berries Allspice (whole)
  • 1.7 lbs Potatoes (waxy variety)
  • 2 medium Red Onions
  • 2 medium Carrots
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaf
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 2 cups Beef Stock
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper