Pulled beef: Podravka has a new hit dish high in protein and super easy to prepare
In the world of modern gastronomy, a solution is sought that combines quality, practicality, and inspiration for diverse dishes.
Podravka brings just such a solution – pulled beef in a 2.8 kg package, carefully cooked to a perfect fibrous texture. This product is designed to simplify the preparation of quick, delicious, and high-protein meals, providing flexibility in cooking and top-quality meat. This pulled beef is not just a practical “shortcut” for kitchens where every minute counts. It opens the door to a whole new world of combinations, especially when paired with pasta, one of the most versatile ingredients.
Podravka’s combination of pulled beef + pasta is a dish that combines carbohydrates needed for energy and a high protein content from juicy meat, representing the ideal balance for athletes, recreationalists, and anyone looking for a substantial, tasty meal before or after training. Perfect for meal prep and a busy lifestyle. 😉
Why pulled beef?
In a time when athletes, recreationalists, and everyday kitchens are looking for quick, balanced, and innovative dishes, Podravka’s pulled beef in combination with pasta or rice offers several key advantages:
- High nutritional value
• Rich in proteins, which help muscle recovery.
• The lightly fibrous texture after shredding makes it ideal for mixing with pasta, rice, or vegetables. - Incredible convenience
• Already prepared and thermally processed, it only needs to be heated and used.
• The 2.8 kg packaging allows for the creation of multiple dishes from one opening, which is especially important in everyday kitchens when we need ideas for different meals. - Stability and consistency
• The same texture, taste, and quality every time.
• It pairs excellently with sauces, vegetables, cheeses, and spices.
We have a dish that combines energy and strength in one bowl!
Twisted pasta pairs perfectly with pieces of shredded beef, making this combination extremely tasty and texturally interesting. The combination of pasta and pulled beef creates a high-protein and energy-rich dish, which is prepared very quickly since the meat is already cooked, and the pasta just needs to be boiled and, if necessary, combined with sauce. This combination contains a balanced ratio of proteins and carbohydrates, providing just the type of support the body needs, whether for a demanding workout or just an active lifestyle.
Recipe for preparing delicious meals: The pasta is cooked “al dente,” the pulled beef is gently heated and combined with Podravka’s vegetable or light meat sauce. The pasta and meat are combined, and a little seasoning, fresh herbs, or mild cheese is added. The result is a dish that looks like it has been created after long cooking, but is actually ready in a few minutes. This is not a classic pasta with meat sauce but a new Podravka combination for everyone who wants a nutritionally strong, modern, and gastronomically attractive dish.
Zero waste hack: What to do with leftover pulled beef?
Given the 2.8 kg packaging, it is almost certain that some pulled beef will remain after preparing the main dish. Instead of being thrown away, these leftovers become the best playground for additional ideas.
Pulled beef risotto
Rice, when cooked, becomes slightly creamy and fibrous, and this effect fantastically imitates the texture of pulled beef. The combination of these two “fibrous” components creates a risotto that is rich in proteins and carbohydrates, full of flavor, and very photogenic.
Warm or cold tortillas
Pulled beef + vegetables + sauce = instant “street food” favorite. Perfect for quick lunches, sports menus, buffet-style serving.
Burgers or mini sliders
Juicy pulled beef makes an ideal filling for burgers, without the need to grill patties.
Just add onion rings, BBQ or mustard sauce, crunchy vegetables, a bun, and you have a protein bomb.
Filling for baked potatoes
If you want “comfort food,” halved baked potatoes filled with pulled beef provide the perfect combination of soft and crispy.
Addition to salads for sports menus
Pulled beef can be added to cold or warm salads to increase their protein content.
With the flexibility of a large package, pulled beef easily becomes a true little base for culinary imagination. It’s almost as if you have a hidden ace up your sleeve in the kitchen, ready to shine in any combination.