Slavonski Čobanac (Slavonian Spicy Paprika & White Wine Meat Stew) – Authentic Croatia Recipe
Fiery, deeply aromatic Eastern Croatian cauldron stew simmered with prize Slavonian paprika.
- Country of Origin
- 🇭🇷 Croatia (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Cubed beef and pork, Tender potato dumplings, Caramelized onions, Sweet and hot Slavonian red paprika, Dry white wine
Ingredients for Slavonski Čobanac (Slavonian Spicy Paprika & White Wine Meat Stew) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) cubed beef and pork, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups tender potato dumplings, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup caramelized onions
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with sweet and hot Slavonian red paprika
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Croatia seasoning (dry white wine, bay leaf, garlic)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and sweet and hot Slavonian red paprika for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in dry white wine, bay leaf, garlic and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Croatia's kitchen.
- Add cubed beef and pork and tender potato dumplings, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
- Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
- Fold in caramelized onions, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.