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Supa od Govednjeg Mesa

Name: Supa od Govednjeg Mesa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: kosovar
Ingredients: 1.5 lb beef chuck, cubed; 3 large potatoes, diced; 2 large carrots, sliced; 1 medium onion, diced; 8 cups beef broth; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Hearty beef soup with vegetables

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

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About This Recipe

This traditional Kosovar beef soup combines tender beef, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs in a rich broth, representing the soul of Balkan comfort cooking and family meals.

Ingredients

Serves 6

1.5 lbbeef chuck, cubed
3 largepotatoes, diced
2 largecarrots, sliced
1 mediumonion, diced
8 cupsbeef broth
2 tbspvegetable oil

Instructions

1
Brown beef
Heat oil in a large pot and brown beef cubes on all sides over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
2
Sauté aromatics
In the same pot, sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened.
3
Build soup
Return beef to pot, add beef broth, and bring to simmer. Add potatoes and carrots, then simmer for 45-50 minutes until vegetables are tender and beef is very soft.
4
Finish and season
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.

Pro Tips

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Browning beef first adds depth to the broth
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Cut vegetables uniformly for even cooking
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Simmer gently to keep broth clear

Variations

•
Add cabbage or fresh parsnips
•
Include fresh dill or parsley for herbal note
•
Serve with crusty bread or sour cream

Storage

Store refrigerated for 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months

History & Origin

This beef soup epitomizes Kosovo's peasant cuisine, a warming, nourishing dish that has sustained communities through generations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use beef stew meat?

Yes, chuck is ideal for soups and stews. Cook until very tender.

Should I peel the potatoes?

No need to peel; leaving skin adds nutrients and rustic texture.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving · 6 servings total

Calories280kcal

Protein28g

Carbohydrates24g

Fat9g

Fiber3g

Protein28g

Carbs24g

Fat9g

Time Summary

Prep time20 min

Cook time60 min

Total time80 min

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Instructions

Brown beef

Heat oil in a large pot and brown beef cubes on all sides over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Sauté aromatics

In the same pot, sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Build soup

Return beef to pot, add beef broth, and bring to simmer. Add potatoes and carrots, then simmer for 45-50 minutes until vegetables are tender and beef is very soft.

Finish and season

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.