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Bosanski lonac (Bosnian pot)

Non-vegetarian

Bosanski lonac

Chunks of beef and lamb layered in a deep pot with cabbage, potatoes, peppers and tomatoes, then slow-cooked in very little liquid until everything melds.

Bosanski lonac (Bosnian pot) is a Bosnian main course from Bosnia and Herzegovina, ready in about 3 hours 35 minutes and made with beef chuck, lamb shoulder and cabbage. It serves 8 and is rated easy to cook.

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Prep
25 min
Cook
3 h
Rest
10 min
Total
3 h 35 min
Serves
8
Level
Easy
Calories
361

Ingredients

8 servings

Equipment

Method

  1. Step 1

    Season the meat with half the salt and the pepper. In a deep heavy pot make layers of meat, cabbage (opens in a new tab), potatoes (opens in a new tab), carrots (opens in a new tab), onions (opens in a new tab), garlic (opens in a new tab), tomatoes (opens in a new tab) and peppers (opens in a new tab), seasoning each layer with a little of the remaining salt and tucking in the bay leaves (opens in a new tab) and parsley (opens in a new tab).

  2. Step 2

    Pour in the water and wine — it should come only about halfway up. Cover tightly (traditionally sealed with paper or dough) and bring to a gentle simmer.

    • 10 min
    • medium heat

  3. Step 3

    Cook on the lowest heat, or in a 160 °C oven, for about 3 hours without stirring; shake the pot occasionally instead.

    • 180 min
    • 160°C · if using the oven
    • low heat

    Food safety: Meat should be fork-tender and well cooked through.

  4. Step 4

    Rest for 10 minutes, then ladle into deep bowls with plenty of broth.

    • 10 min

About this dish

Origin
Bosnia and Herzegovina · Well documentedAlso popular in Croatia, SerbiaMore food from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dish
Lunch · Dinner · Main courses · Stews & braises
Cooking method
Stewed, Slow-cooked
Taste
savoury, earthy, mild
Diet
No gluten ingredients · Dairy-free · No nut ingredients · High-protein
All labelsNon-vegetarian · Whole-food focused · Paleo-style · No gluten ingredients · Dairy-free · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · No added sugar · Pork-free · High-protein · Carb-conscious · Calorie-conscious
Without the optional extras: Alcohol-freeWorked out from the ingredients. How labels work
Good for
One-pot · Batch cooking · Make-ahead · Freezer-friendly
Cook more with
Beef chuck · Lamb shoulder · Cabbage · Potato · Carrot · Onion
Techniques
Simmering · Stewing

Allergens

  • Contains, can be adapted: Sulphitesfrom dry white wine

Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

Nutrition

361 kcal per serving

Calculated

1 serving ≈ 462 g · recipe makes 8

Where the energy comes from

  • Protein 30%
  • Carbohydrate 28%
  • Fat 43%
Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g*
Energy361 kcal78 kcal
Protein27.4 g5.9 g
Carbohydrate25.5 g5.5 g
Net carbohydrate20.2 g4.4 g
Sugars6.4 g1.4 g
Added sugars0 g0 g
Fibre5.3 g1.1 g
Fat17.5 g3.8 g
Saturated fat7.4 g1.6 g
Trans fat0.9 g0.2 g
Cholesterol78 mg17 mg
Sodium852 mg184 mg
Salt equivalent2.1 g0.5 g
Vitamins & minerals per serving
Potassium
1089 mg
Calcium
84 mg
Iron
3.4 mg
Magnesium
65 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)
169 µg
Vitamin C
74 mg
Vitamin D
0.2 µg
Vitamin B12
2.6 µg
Folate (DFE)
—

How these numbers were made

  • Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
  • *Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
  • Optional ingredients are not included: dry white wine.
  • “—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
  • Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Good to know

Tips

  • Don't stir: the layers steam in their own juices and keep their shape.

Common mistakes

  • Adding too much water turns it into soup; the vegetables provide most of the liquid.

Serve with

  • Serve with crusty bread.

Storage

  • Refrigerate up to 4 days; freezes well.

Reheating

  • Reheat gently, covered.

Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added · Updated

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