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Kalops | Traditional Stew From Sweden, Northern Europe | TasteAtlas

Kalops

(Skånsk Kalops)

Kalops is a rich and comforting Swedish beef stew. It is prepared with chunks of beef that are slowly cooked with onions and spices such as whole peppercorns, bay leaves, and allspice. The most popular variation of the stew is Skånsk kalops, typical for Skåne region, which usually includes the addition of carrots.


Kalops is believed to have originated in the 18th century and has been a wintertime classic ever since. It is traditionally served alongside potatoes and pickled beets.