Bosnian and Herzegovinian Stews

Buranija is a flavorful Bosnian stew consisting of green beans and chunks of veal as its main ingredients. The stew is typically flavored with salt, paprika, pepper, and bay leaves, with additional ingredients such as onions, garlic, carrots, or p... READ MORE

Sataraš is a vegetable stew made with a combination of tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, and parsley. The ingredients are first fried, then seasoned with salt and pepper and gently stewed. It is recommended to use a wide pan while preparin... READ MORE

Bosanski lonac or Bosnian pot is a traditional, flavorful stew consisting of layers of large and chunky pieces of meat and vegetables that are covered with water and slowly simmered in a big pot. Due to the size of the meat (usually lamb,... READ MORE

Kalja is an old peasant dish originating from Bosnia, with variants of it popular in Serbia and the Lika area of Croatia. In the past, the dish was made with a combination of lamb or sheep meat and cabbage or any available vegetables. Nowadays, it... READ MORE

Hadžijski ćevap is a traditional dish of beef stir-fried and stewed with onion, tomatoes, bull horn peppers, mushrooms, carrots, and garlic, seasoned with black pepper, paprika, parsley, and salt. The dish is prepared in the pot on the stove, but ... READ MORE

Jahnija is a traditional Bosnian stew that translates to meat with onions. It is very popular in the Bosanska Krajina region and consists of beef or veal, onions, carrots, potatoes, garlic, paprika, pepper, and salt. The onions, meat, and carrots ... READ MORE

Tagarica is a traditional meat stew or casserole that is slow-cooked in a clay or metal pot called a tagar. The dish typically includes beef or veal, potatoes, and a variety of vegetables such as onions, carrots, tomato, and peppers, seasoned with... READ MORE