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Bosnian Jahnija Recipe

413kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 20 minutes
Cook 2 hours 15 minutes
Total 2 hours 35 minutes
Chicken breasts, thighs, and legs that are cooked with rice and a variety of spices to create Jahnija.
Servings 8 Servings
Course Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Bosnian

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs lamb or beef meat cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 bell peppers chopped
  • 3 medium-sized potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cups of beef broth
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp water

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Small bowl for slurry

Method

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the meat and cook until browned on all sides, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot and cook until the onions are soft and translucent.
  3. Add the chopped bell peppers, sliced carrots, and sliced celery to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables have softened.
  4. Add the cubed potatoes, canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves to the pot. Stir everything together and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let the stew simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and the vegetables are fully cooked.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and water to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the pot and stir well. Let the stew simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  7. Remove the bay leaves and serve the Bosnian Jahnija hot with rice or bread.

Nutrition

Serving1ServingCalories413kcalCarbohydrates23gProtein32gFat20gSaturated Fat7gCholesterol96mgSodium1375mgPotassium1029mgFiber4gSugar5g

Notes

Tips and Tricks

You can save time by using pre-cut meat and pre-chopped vegetables.
Browning the meat before adding the vegetables helps to lock in the flavor.
To thicken the sauce, make sure to whisk the flour and water together until smooth before adding it to the pot.
For a richer flavor, you can sear the meat in batches instead of all at once.
 

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