Chomelk (Balkan Beef Stew)

Name: Chomelk (Balkan Beef Stew)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound beef, such as chuck steak, shank or rump, cut into large cubes; 1 pound small shallots, peeled; 3 heads of garlic; 2 tablespoons olive or sunflower oil; 1 tablespoon sweet paprika; 1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch; 2 bay leaves; 2 cups beef stock; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup red wine; Kosher salt and pepper, to taste; Parsley, chopped, for garnish

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Prep:30minCook:4h

Some exciting news - so please forgive the double post today! I’ll be doing a live tomorrow with @rachelanndolfi and @thefeedfeed where I’ll be making and talking about Chomlek (a beautiful beef stew with just beef, garlic, shallots and vinegar), Shopska salad and somun (Balkan flatbread)! We will be live at 11am NYC time / 4pm London time. Super excited, and hope to see you there! 💕

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:07:09 GMT