Pašticada

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Pašticada is a stewed beef dish cooked in special sauce, popular in Croatia. It is often called Dalmatinska pašticada because it originates from Dalmatia. It's famous for its long and meticulous preparation, which includes marinating of the beef which is marinated in vinegar, lemon and rosemary for at least 24 hours. Later on, marinated beef is cooked with carrot, cloves, muscat nuts, red wine and prosciutto dices for more couple of hours. In Croatia, it's a meal for important feasts, including weddings and mardi gras. It is usually served with gnocchi or wide noodles. It's similar to daube provencal, although it's not clear whether they have common origin.