Croatian Pašticada with Beef, Red Wine, and Gnocchi
This Croatian Pašticada features tender beef in a savory red wine sauce, served with pillowy gnocchi. Total time: 2 hours.
Pašticada is a traditional Croatian dish featuring slow-cooked beef in a robust sauce. It's a comforting meal perfect for gatherings.
Why This Recipe Works
Slow Cooking: The long cooking time allows the beef to become incredibly tender and absorb the flavors of the sauce.
Rich Sauce: Using red wine enhances the depth of flavor, making the sauce complex and savory.
Perfect Pairing: Serving it with gnocchi allows the dish to capture the sauce, providing a satisfying bite.
Chef's Pro Tip: For the best flavor, marinate the beef in red wine overnight before cooking.
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
90 min
Total Time
120 min
Servings
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
Cut the beef chuck into large cubes and season with salt and black pepper.
- 2
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the beef on all sides.
- 3
Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and sliced carrots; sauté until softened.
- 4
Pour in the red wine and beef broth, then add the bay leaf; bring to a simmer.
- 5
Cover and cook on low heat for about 90 minutes until the beef is tender.
- 6
Prepare gnocchi according to package instructions during the last 10 minutes.
- 7
Serve the beef stew over the gnocchi and garnish with chopped parsley.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving
fat
30g
carbs
55g
fiber
3g
sodium
800mg
protein
40g
calories
650




