North Croatian Sautéed Beef Schnitzels Recipe

Name: North Croatian Sautéed Beef Schnitzels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1000 g beef (schnitzels); 500 g onions; 15 g lard (or oil); 2 teaspoons paprika (red, dried, sweet); 1/2 teaspoon paprika (red, dried, hot); 15 g salt; 10 g pepper; 1 cup wine (white, dry); 2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1 tablespoon flour; 1/4 teaspoon caraway seed (optional); 50 g sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1000 g beef (schnitzels)
500 g onions
15 g lard (or oil)
2 teaspoons paprika (red, dried, sweet)
1/2 teaspoon paprika (red, dried, hot)
15 g salt
10 g pepper
1 cup wine (white, dry)
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon caraway seed (optional)
50 g sour cream (optional)

1
Saute finely minced onion on lard until become translucent. Add before thinned schnitzels and season them with salt and pepper. Saute it until meat starts to leave juices and than add wine.
2
Cook until alcohol evaporates and add paprikas (sweet and hot), thyme and caraway seeds. Stir and add water if necessary. Meat must be covered with liquid.
3
Cook covered on low fire at least 60 minutes checking if there is enough liquid in it.
4
About 10 minutes before end (meat should be soft) carefully add some flour to coagulate juices but be careful not to put it too fast - stir all the time. Some put sour cream in it some not: sour cream will reduce hotness if you put too much hot paprika. Serve with all kinds of pasta or potato.

723

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1000 g beef (schnitzels), 500 g onions, 15 g lard (or oil), 2 teaspoons paprika (red, dried, sweet), and more.

Yes, North Croatian Sautéed Beef Schnitzels falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

North Croatian Sautéed Beef Schnitzels

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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