Grutsam salad with baked meat, grapes, tomatoes and croutons

5 servings

300 minutes

The 'Grucam' salad is a true gastronomic adventure that combines the rich flavors of roasted meat, juicy black grapes, and fresh tomatoes. This recipe comes from Yugoslav cuisine, where the combination of meaty and fruity notes is appreciated. Croutons add a crunchy texture, while the marinade of garlic, basil, and white balsamic vinegar gives the meat an exquisite spiciness. The exquisite balance of grape sweetness, spice piquancy, and meat richness makes this salad an ideal choice for both festive tables and cozy family dinners. 'Grucam' surprises and captivates from the first bite, revealing a depth of flavor that becomes unforgettable.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 564.2
• Proteins: 22.6g
• Fats: 28.8g
• Carbohydrates: 56.6g

Ingredients

• Garlic: 5 clove
• Dried basil: 6 tbsp
• Sour cream: 3 tbsp
• Adjika: 5 tbsp
• Tomatoes: 2 pc
• Loaf: 0.5 pc
• Salt: pinch
• Onion: 1 pc
• Dried dill: 3 tbsp
• Black grapes: 300 g
• White balsamic vinegar: 5 tbsp
• Sunflower oil: 3 tbsp
• Beef fillet: 400 g

Cooking steps

1. Preparing marinade for meat: salt the meat, rubbing salt all over the piece. Crush 3 cloves of garlic in a garlic press, rubbing it into the entire piece of meat. Let the meat rest for about 15 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  pinch
   • Garlic: 5 clove

2. We rub dry dill all over the piece of meat, then dry basil. We let the meat rest for about 15 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dried dill: 3 tablespoons
   • Dried basil: 6 tablespoons

3. Grease the whole piece of meat with sour cream, then with adjika. Let the meat rest for another 15 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream: 3 tablespoons
   • Adjika: 5 tablespoon

4. Add white balsamic vinegar, coat the meat in it, and let it marinate for about 1 hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • White balsamic vinegar: 5 tablespoon

5. Preparing croutons: cut the loaf into cubes without removing the crust. Heat 3 tablespoons of sunflower oil in a pan (more oil may be needed to fully cover the bottom of the pan), and fry 2 minced garlic cloves until brown. Remove the garlic from the pan, leaving the sunflower oil, and add the bread cubes. Fry them until golden, allowing the oil to soak into the bread pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Loaf: 0.5 piece
   • Sunflower oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Garlic: 5 clove

6. We cut the onion into rings, place it in a baking bag, then add the meat and coat it with onion. We put the baking bag with meat in a dish or on a baking sheet and place it in an oven preheated to 180 degrees. Bake the meat for 40 minutes in a closed bag and another 40 minutes with the top of the bag open.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece

7. Take the meat out of the oven. Let it cool.

8. We cut the meat, add chopped tomatoes, croutons, and halved seedless grapes (the amount of grapes, tomatoes, and croutons can be to taste).

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef fillet: 400 g
   • Tomatoes: 2 pieces
   • Black grapes: 300 g
   • Loaf: 0.5 piece