World Flavors Cookbook

Slavonski Čobanac

A spicy meat stew from Slavonia, traditionally cooked in a large cauldron over an open fire using several types of meat.

Cuisine: Croatia

Ingredients

• 1kg mixed meat (beef, pork, venison, or wild boar)
• 1kg onions, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 tbsp sweet paprika
• 1 tbsp hot paprika
• 2 dried chili peppers
• 500ml white wine
• Bay leaf, salt, pepper
• Potatoes or dumplings for serving

Instructions

1. Slowly sauté the onions in lard until they completely break down and become translucent.
2. Add the meats in order of toughness (beef first, then venison, then pork).
3. Add paprika and spices, then cover with water and wine.
4. Simmer on low heat for at least 3 hours until the meat is incredibly tender and the sauce is thick and spicy.
5. Traditionally served with fresh bread or small flour dumplings.