Braised Croatian Beef Stew
A hearty, comforting stew made with tender Croatian meat, perfect for a chilly evening.
Ingredients
- ●500g Croatian ground meat
- ●1 medium, chopped Onion
- ●3 cloves, minced Garlic
- ●2 medium, peeled and sliced Carrot
- ●2 stalks, chopped Celery
- ●250ml Red wine
- ●500ml Beef broth
- ●2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- ●1 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 3
Add the sliced carrot and chopped celery and cook for 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- 4
Add the Croatian ground meat and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Add the red wine and beef broth to the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 1.5 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- 7
Stir in the tomato paste and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or thyme, if desired.