Best Croatian Beef Soup Recipes

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CROATIAN "COBANAC" STEW



Croatian

"Cobanac" is kind of goulash sheep and cow-boy's used to eat while watching their herds. You eat it with a spoon, so the pieces inside has to be bite-size. It is traditional meal from Slavonia (eastern part of Croatia)and people from there are very proud of it. They have annual "Cobanac festival" where there is competition in making cobanac. They cook cobanac in large bronze pots on tripod over open fire. Of course, everyone will tell you that their stew is the best one. This is how I do it. (I know someone here on Zaar would be against horse meat, but, if you really want to enjoy the taste, use horse meat.)

Provided by nitko

Categories     Stew

Time 3h50m

Yield 6 portions, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

300 g beef
300 g horse meat
600 g onions
500 g potatoes
1 tablespoon lard
150 g pancetta (dried, smoked)
15 g porcini mushrooms (dried)
1 tablespoon paprika (Hungarian, sweet)
1 tablespoon paprika (Hungarian, hot)
1 cup wine (white, dry)
1/2 teaspoon thyme (dried)
1 bay leaf
10 g salt
8 g pepper
3 cups water

Steps:

  • Cut horse and beef meat into small pieces (not larger than 2x2 cm). Do the same with potato.
  • Finely mince onion.
  • Soak dried porcini mushrooms in cold water about 15 minutes, and than cut into small pieces.
  • Cut pancetta into small pieces.
  • Heat the lard and sauté onion until translucent. Add meat and continue to sauté (covered) 20 minutes. At that point meat will start to leave juices.
  • Add paprika, salt, pepper, bay leaf, pancetta and thyme. Stir well and continue to sauté 5 minutes; now add wine, stir and sauté until alcohol evaporates.
  • Add potato and water to cover meat and potato. Add mushrooms. Stir and cook on easy fire about 120 minutes.
  • If you need to add more salt do it, but do not add additional pepper or hot paprika. If you want it hot, do it at the beginning.
  • The stew must be soup-like. You eat it only with spoon. All ingredients must be soft and easy to eat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.1, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 38.9, Sodium 691.6, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.5, Protein 14.9

CROATIAN TRIPE



Croatian Tripe image

It is a rustic Croatian dish that satisfies the appetite and nourishes the soul. Tripe is usually sold specially prepared or cleaned for cooking and is very much an acquired taste.

Provided by Laka

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 onions, chopped or 250 g onions
4 garlic cloves, chopped
100 g carrots, chopped
100 g celery root, chopped
80 g fresh bell peppers, chopped
150 g bacon, cut into small pieces
500 g precooked tripe
1 tablespoon ground sweet red paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato puree
1 bay leaf
800 ml beef broth, from 1 cube
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat the sunflower oil. Add the onion, garlic, celery root, carrot, bell pepper and pancetta and sauté for 3 minutes or until they are soft.
  • Add the tripe, sweet red paprika, tomato puree and bay leaf, stir.
  • Add the beef broth, cover the pan and bring to the boil. Lower the flame and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
  • Serve sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.6, Fat 35, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 185.3, Sodium 1363, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.8, Protein 26.6

CROATIAN CEVAPI



Croatian Cevapi image

My Croatian husband loves cevapi, so I tried making some for him and he loved them. I made it with beef and veal, which I know is not traditional, but it was so delicious! This recipe has become a staple in our house!

Provided by Mandyjya

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ pound lean ground beef
½ pound ground veal
½ cup dry bread crumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 egg
2 tablespoons soda water
1 tablespoon seasoning blend (such as Vegeta®)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch red pepper flakes
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine beef, veal, bread crumbs, onion, egg, soda water, seasoning blend, garlic, baking soda, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well. Shape into small sausages and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill sausages until browned, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 126.1 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1226.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

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