Traditional Croatian Goulash

Traditional Croatian Goulash

Area: Croatian

Category: Beef

Ingredients

IngredientsMeasure
Beef500g
Onions2 chopped
Carrots2 chopped
Garlic2 cloves
Bay Leaf2
Red Wine200ml
Water2 Litres
Mustard3 tbs
Salt1tbsp
Pepper1/2 tsp
Paprika1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbs

Instruction

  • Clean the meat from the veins if there are some and cut it into smaller pieces, 3 × 3 cm
  • Marinate the meat in the mustard and spices and let it sit in the refrigerator for one hour Heat one tablespoon of pork fat or vegetable oil in a pot and fry the meat on all sides until it gets browned
  • Once the meat is cooked, transfer it to a plate and add another tablespoon of fat to the pot Cut the onions very fine, peel the carrots and shred it using a grater
  • Cook the onions and carrots over low heat for 15 minutes
  • You can salt the vegetables a little to make them soften faster Once the vegetables have browned and become slightly mushy, add the meat and bay leaves and garlic
  • Pour over with wine and simmer for 10-15 minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate
  • Now is the right time to add 2/3 the amount of liquid Cover the pot and cook over low heat for an hour, stirring occasionally
  • After the first hour, pour over the rest of the water or stock and cook for another 30-45 minutes Allow the stew to cool slightly and serve it with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and few slices of fresh hot pepper if you like to spice it up a bit Slice ​​some fresh bread, season the salad and simply enjoying these wonderful flavors