Brun Lapskaus (Norwegian Beef + Vegetable Stew)

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 and 3/4 lbs beef (stew quality - I used chuck steak)
• 1 onion
• 3 cups beef stock
• 1 small rutabaga
• 1 celery root
• 4 carrots
• 4 parsley roots
• 1 lb potatoes
• 1/2 leek
• fresh parsley ((garnish))

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot. Cut beef into 1 inch (2.5 cm) cubes and brown in oil.

2. 2

   Dice the onion and add to browning beef. Add the stock and bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and let simmer for about 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Peel and cut the rutabaga and celery root into 1 inch (2.5 cm) cubes. Add to the pot, cover, and continue simmering for another 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Peel and chop the rest of the vegetables into 1 inch (2.5 cm) cubes and add to the pot. Slice the leek into rings. Cover and continue simmering for about 20 minutes. Stir as little as possible.

5. 5

   Top with fresh parsley.