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Finnish Karelian Stew Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Finnish
Calories: 342
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 carrots chopped
  • 3 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 parsnip chopped
  • 3 potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and parsnip. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add the flour and paprika, stir well to coat the meat and vegetables.
  5. Add the water, beef broth, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir well to combine.
  6. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 2-6 hours, or until the beef is tender.
  7. Add the chopped potatoes to the pot and cook until tender, about 30-40 minutes.
  8. Remove the bay leaf and stir in the sour cream. Adjust the seasoning as necessary.
  9. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Brown the meat in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot and to ensure that it browns evenly.
Use a sharp knife to chop the vegetables into uniform pieces.
If you have a slow cooker, you can cook the stew on low for 6-8 hours instead of simmering on the stove.