Recipes · Serbian · Stews
Mućkalica (Spicy Pork and Pepper Stew)
One serving has 596 kcal and 34 g protein, and at least a fifth of a woman's daily need of vitamin C (183%), thiamin (136%), pyridoxine (86%), selenium (85%), zinc (67%) and niacin (60%). Ready in 75 minutes.

- Preparation: 15 min
- Cooking: 60 min
- Makes: 1 serving (409 g)
- Difficulty: Medium
- Diets: Gluten-free, Dairy-free, High protein, Low carb
- Contains: pork
Ingredients
- 180 g Pork shoulder, raw
- 60 g Bell pepper, red, raw
- 40 g Bell pepper, green, raw
- 40 g Onions, raw
- 5 g Garlic, raw
- 60 g Tomatoes, raw
- 10 g Chili peppers, red, raw
- 12 g Sunflower oil
- 1 g Paprika
- 1 g Salt
- 0.2 g Black pepper
Method
- Cut the pork into small cubes and season with the salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a heavy pot and brown the pork over high heat for 5-6 minutes, then remove and set aside.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft, then add both bell peppers, the chili and paprika, and cook 5 minutes more.
- Return the pork to the pot, add the chopped tomatoes, and stir well.
- Cover and simmer gently for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding a splash of water if it looks dry, until the pork is tender and the peppers have broken down into a thick sauce.
- Season to taste and serve hot, traditionally with bread.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | Share of a day's need |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 596 kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 14.8 g | |
| Water | 312 mL | |
| Fiber | 4 g | 13% |
| Protein | 33.5 g | 70% |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | |
| Threonine | 1.5 g | |
| Isoleucine | 1.5 g | |
| Leucine | 2.5 g | |
| Lysine | 2.9 g | |
| Methionine | 0.81 g | |
| Cystine | 0.42 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.3 g | |
| Tyrosine | 1.1 g | |
| Valine | 1.7 g | |
| Histidine | 1.2 g | |
| Fat | 45 g | |
| Monounsaturated | 16.8 g | |
| Polyunsaturated | 11.6 g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | |
| Omega-6 | 11 g | |
| Saturated | 12.6 g | |
| Trans-Fats | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 128 mg | |
| Calcium | 64.3 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.28 mg | 31% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 59.9 mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 393 mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 1,019 mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 47 µg | 85% |
| Sodium | 515 mg | |
| Zinc | 5.4 mg | 67% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 1.5 mg | 136% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.61 mg | 55% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 8.3 mg | 60% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 1.7 mg | 34% |
| Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) | 1.1 mg | 86% |
| Folate (vitamin B9) | 60.2 µg | 15% |
| Cobalamin (vitamin B12) | 1.3 µg | 55% |
| Choline | 124 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 160 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 137 mg | 183% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 126 IU | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 7.1 mg | 47% |
| Vitamin K | 14.1 µg | 16% |
Shares of a day's need are for a woman of 30, 165 cm, 60 kg, lightly active, by the US and Canadian Dietary Reference Intakes. SustainBite works out each person's own needs, by the standard where they live: the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations in Norway, the UK's, EFSA's in the EU.
Climate footprint
1.4 kg CO2e a serving: about average for main dishes on SustainBite. Source: ADEME, Agribalyse 3.2.
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