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Delightful Finnish Karelian Stew with Root Vegetables

Name: Delightful Finnish Karelian Stew with Root Vegetables
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 280 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups beef broth; 1 cup water; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 carrots, sliced into rounds; 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 parsnip, peeled and diced; 2 turnips, peeled and cubed; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp dried thyme; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

A hearty and warming stew featuring tender beef and a medley of root vegetables, perfect for chilly days.

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·By Ethan Brooks·July 24, 2025

Delightful Finnish Karelian Stew with Root Vegetables — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h 10 min

Cook

3 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Stew

For the Vegetables

For the Finish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 402 kcal
Protein: 27.67 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Fat: 22 g
Fiber: 3.83 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2410 kcal
Protein: 166 g
Carbs: 140 g
Fat: 132 g
Fiber: 23 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes	1665	148	0	117	0
1 tbsp vegetable oil	120	0	0	14	0
1 large onion, chopped	44	1	10	0	1
3 cloves garlic, minced	13	1	3	0	0
2 cups beef broth	30	3	2	1	0
1 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
1 tbsp all-purpose flour	28	1	6	0	0
2 carrots, sliced into rounds	50	1	12	0	4
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed	310	8	72	0	8
1 parsnip, peeled and diced	75	1	18	0	5
2 turnips, peeled and cubed	70	2	16	0	4
1 bay leaf	0	0	0	0	0
1 tsp dried thyme	3	0	1	0	1
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped	1	0	0	0	0
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped	1	0	0	0	0

These calculations are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Beef

1
Pat Dry
Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels.
2
Season & Flour
Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with flour.
3
Brown the Beef
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef on all sides. Remove and set aside.

Preparing the Vegetables

1
Reduce Heat
In the same pot, reduce the heat to medium.
2
Sauté Aromatics
Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
3
Deglaze & Combine
Add the beef back to the pot, then add the broth and water, scraping the bottom to deglaze.

How to Make Delightful Finnish Karelian Stew with Root Vegetables

Total time: 4 h 40 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Combine Vegetables
Gradually add carrots, potatoes, parsnip, and turnips to the pot.
2
Infuse Herbs
Stir in the bay leaf and thyme.
3
Simmer
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 hours or until the beef is tender.