Skomakarlåda

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Skomakarlåda is a traditional dish consisting of a beef slice that is served with gravy on a bed of mashed potatoes. It is typically topped with diced bacon and chopped pieces of leek. The dish is considered a homemade specialty in Sweden, where it is commonly served at family meals as the main course. Skomakarlåda literally means shoemaker’s box and it derives its name from the shape of the beef slice, which resembles the sole of a shoe.