Ingredients
For 8 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Beef round (for pašticada)1.5 kg
- Pancetta (for larding)100 g
- Carrots3
- Parsnip or parsley root1
- Dried plums (prunes)10
- Red wine vinegar250 ml
- Tomato paste2 tbsp
- Prošek (sweet wine)200 ml
- Cloves4
- Nutmeg1/4 tsp
- Olive oil4 tbsp
- Onions2
- Garlic cloves4
- Parsley1 handful
- Bay leaves2
- Salt1 1/2 tsp
- Black pepper1/2 tsp
- Potatoes, floury1 kg
- Plain flour300 g
- Egg1
- Salt1 tsp
Method
- LardLard the beef with garlic, carrot and pancetta; marinate in vinegar overnight.
- BrownBrown the beef well; remove.
- VegBrown onion, carrot, root and prunes.
- BraiseReturn beef with tomato paste, prošek and water; braise 4 hours.
- SauceBlend the vegetables into a thick sweet-sour sauce; slice the beef.
- GnocchiMash boiled potatoes with flour and egg; roll and cut gnocchi; boil until they float.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 730 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 51.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 67.3 g |
| Fat | 26.3 g |
| Fibre | 6.8 g |
| Sugar | 9.8 g |
| Sodium | 1093 mg |
| Saturated fat | 8.2 g |
| Serving size | about 540 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Eggs, Wheat / gluten.
Quick answers
How long does Pašticada take to make?
About 13 h in total: 35 min of preparation and 4 h 25 min of cooking, plus 8 h resting.
How many calories are in Pašticada?
About 730 kcal per serving, with 52 g of protein. The recipe makes 8 servings of about 540 g each.
Which allergens does Pašticada contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Eggs, Wheat / gluten. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Pašticada from?
Pašticada is a main course from Croatia. Dalmatia's festive sweet-sour braised beef in prošek, served with gnocchi.