December 23, 2024RECIPES
Boškarin Stew
PREPARATION TIME: 2.5 – 3 hours
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Ingredients
- 800 g boškarin beef (or high-quality stewing beef)
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 200 ml red wine (Teran)
- 500 ml beef or vegetable stock
- 2 bay leaves
- Olive oil or pork fat
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A pinch of rosemary or thyme (optional)
Preparation
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In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté onions until golden. Add garlic and celery, then stir for a few minutes.
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Add cubed boškarin beef and brown on all sides.
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Stir in tomato paste and deglaze with red wine. Let simmer until most of the wine evaporates.
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Add carrots, bay leaves, stock, and herbs. Cover and simmer gently for 2–3 hours until the meat becomes tender. Stir occasionally.
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Season with salt and pepper. Serve with polenta, mashed potatoes, or Istrian pasta.
Now you’ve made Boškarin Stew — a true Istrian classic, rich in flavor and tradition.
Recommended products
We recommend using these products for this recipe:
ORGANIC OIL
22,00 €
OLIVE OIL WITH WHITE TRUFFLE
Price range: 17,00 € through 26,00 €
Red Wine Merlot Fiore
12,00 €
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