Best 2 Croatian Zgvacet Recipes
Croatian Zgvacet is a delicious and hearty stew made with beef, vegetables, and spices. It is a popular dish in Croatia, and it is often served with polenta or mashed potatoes. Zgvacet is a relatively easy dish to make, but it does take some time to simmer. The result is a flavorful and comforting stew that is perfect for a cold winter day. Whether you are a Croatian native or just looking for a new and exciting dish to try, Zgvacet is sure to please.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
CROATIAN "ZGVACET"
This meal is from NW part of Croatia, from peninsula Istria. It is important to use two kinds of meat, so you can vary: veal-turkey; pork-beef; pork-turkey, beef-horse etc.
Provided by nitko
Categories Stew
Time 2h20m
Yield 4-5 portions, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- First slice the meat in peaces 2-3 cm large.
- Put the olive oil in a pot and sauté the onion until it is soft. Add the meat, salt pepper and bay leaf. Sauté it for 15 minute When the meat relief the water, add bacon, garlic, majoran and basil and sauté for 5 more minutes; than add the wine and sauté until wine partly evaporates.
- Add tomato and cook 30 min on easy fire. If there's not enough liquid add some water.
- Cook it for about 60 min; or until the meat is soft. Before eating leave it still for 10 min., and add some more olive oil (to taste). If you taste it is too sour, you may add some sugar (sometimes tomatoes are sour, plus wine, it can be too sour).
- Serve with potato gnocchi, noodles or mashed potato.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.1, Fat 47, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 109.3, Sodium 1261, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5.2, Protein 33.5
CROATIAN "ZGVACET"
Steps:
- First slice the meat in peaces 2-3 cm large. Put the olive oil in a pot and sauté the onion until it is soft. Add the meat, salt pepper and bay leaf. Sauté it for 15 min. When the meat relief the water, add bacon, garlic, majoran and basil and sauté for 5 more minutes; than add the wine and sauté until wine partly evaporates. Add tomato and cook 30 min on easy fire. If there's not enough liquid add some water. Cook for about 60 min; or until the meat is soft. Before eating leave it still for 10 min., and add some more olive oil (to taste). Serve with potato gnocchi, noodles or mashed potato.
Tips:
- Use good quality, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned tomatoes. Just be sure to drain them well before using.
- Add a little bit of sugar to the sauce to help balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
- Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Zgvacet is a delicious and versatile Croatian sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a new sauce to try, give zgvacet a try. You won't be disappointed!
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