One-Pot Lapskaus with Beef and Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-14 · Updated 2026-04-14

A comforting Norwegian stew featuring tender beef and root vegetables simmered in a savory broth, finished with a smooth thickened sauce. This Norwegian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, pairs beef stew meat, potatoes, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef stew meat
• 2 medium, peeled and cubed potatoes
• 2 medium, peeled and cubed carrots
• 1 large, finely chopped onion
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season 1.5 lbs beef stew meat with salt and pepper, then add to the pot and brown on all sides for 5 minutes total.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large finely chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until it deepens in color.
4. Step 4: Add 4 cups beef broth, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, and 2 medium peeled and cubed carrots. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 hour.
5. Step 5: Add 2 medium peeled and cubed potatoes to the pot, stir gently, and continue simmering covered for 30 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
6. Step 6: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp all-purpose flour with 2 tbsp cold water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the pot and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.