{"id":"pasticada_63b08e0d12","slug":"pasticada","title":"Pašticada","description":"A traditional Dalmatian slow-cooked beef stew, marinated for hours and braised in a rich, sweet and sour sauce made with prunes, figs, and red wine.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":45,"cookMinutes":195,"totalMinutes":240,"activeMinutes":60},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1.5 kg beef (top round or bottom round)","name":"Beef Top Round","quantity":1.5,"unit":"kg","usQuantity":3.3,"usUnit":"lb","form":"whole roast","notes":"top round or bottom round","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"100g bacon, cut into strips","name":"Bacon","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"strips","notes":"used for larding the meat","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"5 garlic cloves","name":"Garlic","quantity":5,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":5,"usUnit":"clove","form":"peeled","notes":"","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"3 large onions, chopped","name":"Onion","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"chopped","notes":"large","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"100g dried prunes","name":"Prunes","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"dried","notes":"pitted","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"500ml red wine (Dingač or similar robust red)","name":"Red Wine","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"robust dry red wine","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"125ml red wine vinegar","name":"Red Wine Vinegar","quantity":125,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"for marination","group":"Marination","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Using a thin knife, poke holes in the beef roast and stuff them with garlic slivers and bacon strips. Place the beef in a deep bowl, cover with red wine vinegar and enough water to submerge. Marinate in the fridge for 12-24 hours.","group":"Preparation","title":"Using a thin knife, poke holes","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Remove the beef from the marinade and pat dry. In a large heavy pot, sear the meat on all sides in a bit of oil until well-browned. Remove meat and set aside.","group":"Cooking","title":"Remove the beef from the marinade and pat dry","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In the same pot, sauté the chopped onions until softened and golden. Add the beef back into the pot along with the red wine and prunes.","group":"Cooking","title":"In the same pot, sauté the chopped onions","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Cover and simmer on low heat for about 3 hours, adding water or beef stock occasionally if the liquid reduces too much. The meat is done when a fork slides in easily.","group":"Cooking","title":"Cover and simmer","timerMinutes":180,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove the meat and slice it into 1cm thick rounds. Puree the remaining sauce in the pot (using a blender) until smooth. Return the sliced meat to the sauce and simmer for another 10 minutes before serving.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove the meat and slice it","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Traditionally served with homemade potato gnocchi. The beef should be marinated for at least 12 hours (ideally 24) for the best flavor.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Croatian","Dalmatian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["braise","sear","simmer"],"equipment":["Heavy-bottomed pot","Immersion blender","Larding needle or thin knife"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["sulfites"],"difficulty":"hard","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"servings","note":"Generous portions"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container with plenty of sauce.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat slowly on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water if the sauce is too thick."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpasticada_63b08e0d12%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=90d991cf-206e-4ec7-a8b1-7717c4edad39","imageAlt":"Pašticada — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["beef","stew","croatian","slow-cooked","comfort food","dalmatian"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Pašticada","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T05:23:44.859Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T05:23:44.859Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_943b7108be","slug":"buckwheat-porridge-hrechana-kasha","title":"Buckwheat Porridge (Hrechana Kasha)","description":"A nutritious, nutty, and comforting Eastern European staple. 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