Korčula Pasticada (Korčulanska pašticada)

Korčulanska pašticada, also known as Korčula Pasticada, is a traditional Croatian dish that originates from the island of Korčula. This slow-cooked beef dish is rich in flavor and is often served during special occasions and holidays.

Dietary Restrictions None Main Course Croatian Croatian Cuisine Beef Dish Traditional Recipe
Korčula Pasticada (Korčulanska pašticada)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup prunes
  • 1/4 cup dried figs
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, marinate the beef cubes in red wine vinegar for 2 hours.
  2. After marinating, remove the beef from the vinegar and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and brown the beef cubes on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.
  4. In the same pot, sauté the onion, carrots, and garlic until softened.
  5. Return the beef to the pot and add the red wine, water, cloves, bay leaf, prunes, figs, and raisins. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for 3 hours, or until the beef is tender.
  7. Once cooked, remove the bay leaf and cloves from the pot.
  8. Serve the Korčulanska pašticada hot with mashed potatoes or pasta.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
3 hours
Total time:
3 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large bowl Large pot Knife Cutting board Measuring cups Measuring spoons

Tools

Potato masher (if serving with mashed potatoes)

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve with mashed potatoes or pasta.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For even more flavor, marinate the beef overnight in the red wine vinegar.

Cost

$25