Name: Croatian Goulash with Mushrooms and Carrots
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Goulash
Ingredients: 500g beef chuck; 1 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 200g mushrooms; 2 carrots; 1 red bell pepper; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup beef broth; 1 tsp paprika; salt and pepper to taste; olive oil

Croatian Goulash with Mushrooms and Carrots

A hearty beef stew with earthy mushrooms and sweet carrots, typical of Croatian cuisine.

110 minutes4 servings

Method

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
Add beef and cook until browned on all sides.
Stir in tomato paste and paprika, cooking for 2 minutes.
Add mushrooms, carrots, bell pepper, and beef broth.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours.
Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Serve with crusty bread or polenta.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.