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Bosnian Djuvec Recipe

399kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 20 minutes
Cook 1 hour 10 minutes
Total 1 hour 30 minutes
A wonderful and colorful vegetable rice dish.
Servings 8 servings
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Bosnian

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef or chicken cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 3 bell peppers chopped
  • 3 tomatoes chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups beef or chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven with a lid
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • oven mitts

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the meat and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Remove the meat from the pot and set aside.
  5. In the same pot, add the onions and garlic and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add the bell peppers, tomatoes, paprika, and cumin to the pot and stir to combine.
  7. Add the rice to the pot and stir to combine.
  8. Pour the broth over the rice and vegetables, and add the browned meat back into the pot.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine.
  10. Cover the pot with a lid and transfer to the preheated oven.
  11. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
  12. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving1servingCalories399kcalCarbohydrates32gProtein30gFat16gSaturated Fat4gCholesterol74mgSodium559mgPotassium721mgFiber3gSugar5g

Notes

Tips and Tricks

To save time, you can use pre-cut meat or vegetables.
Use a rice cooker to cook the rice separately before adding it to the pot with the vegetables and broth.
For a deeper flavor, brown the meat in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot.
Use a good quality Dutch oven or oven-safe pot with a tight-fitting lid to ensure even cooking.

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