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Pasticada recipe
Savor the rich flavors of this Croatian beef stew.
Ingredients
- 800 g beef chuck
- 500 ml red wine
- 2 onions
- 2 carrots
- 4 garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 150 g prunes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
How to make Pasticada
- Prepare the marinade by mixing 1 kg of beef chuck with 500 ml of red wine, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 3 bay leaves.
- Cover and refrigerate the marinated beef overnight to enhance flavors and tenderness.
- In a large pot, heat 3 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the marinated beef for about 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides, then remove it from the pot.
- In the same pot, add 1 chopped onion and 1 chopped carrot, sautéing for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Return the browned beef to the pot, pouring in the marinade along with 150 g of prunes, 2 tbsp of tomato paste, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of black pepper.
- Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer on low for 2 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the pasticada with gnocchi or polenta for a satisfying meal.
What is Pasticada?
Pasticada is a traditional dish from Croatia, simmered in one pot, and takes about 180 minutes from start to finish. It is built around beef chuck, red wine and prunes. The recipe below uses 11 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Pasticada take?
At 180 minutes it is slower than 94% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 6 dishes built on beef chuck. The method runs to 9 steps, the longest being 5 minutes.
Any tips for making Pasticada?
Marinating improves the flavor and tenderness of the meat.
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