Top 5 Bosnian Meat Dishes

This ćevapi variety is made in the city of Travnik in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The ćevapi are made with a combination of beef, veal, and lamb, with the addition of salt, pepper, and a bit of baking soda. When grilled, the meat is often brushed with a clear broth that was prepared with beef bones and mutton. The bread, locally called pitica, is dipped in the broth, then grilled for a short time. Once grilled, the ćevapi are placed into the pitica, and they are then topped with chopped onions. It is recommended to serve this ćevapi variety with yogurt on the side.Expand

This unique variety of ćevapi hails from the city of Sarajevo, hence the name sarajevski ćevapi. There are variable accounts regarding the usage of meat for these tasty meat rolls – purists make them exclusively with ground beef, salt, and pepper, while others use a combination of ground beef and mutton. In recent years, sarajevski ćevapi are typically made only with ground beef and salt in order for the meat flavor to be as clear as possible. Once prepared, ćevapi should be refrigerated for 48 hours. They are then grilled, and traditionally served in a round-shaped, (sometimes) beef stock-dipped bread called somun, accompanied by raw onions on the side.Expand

This variety of ćevapi comes from Tuzla. The small meat logs are usually made with a combination of ground mutton, beef, and lamb (usually in a ratio of 2:1:1), although some places prepare them only with beef. The meat is mixed by hand and seasoned with salt and pepper, and it is recommended to leave the meat combination in the refrigerator for a few hours or a whole day before the preparation. These ćevapi are cooked on an oiled grill, and once done, they are typically seasoned with pepper once more. Tuzlanski ćevapi are served in a round flatbread called lepina, which has previously been dipped in a broth made from beef bones called poljev or poliv. Spring onions or raw chopped onions are traditional accompaniments to this mouth-watering Bosnian meat dish.Expand

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 garlic, salt, pepper, and other spices. The stew is first cooked on the stove, then baked in the oven. The clay pot, which must be soaked in water before baking, helps create a slow, even cooking process and releases water as it cooks, allowing the flavors to meld while ensuring the meat becomes tender, the vegetables absorb the rich broth, and the dish is imparted with a unique flavor.Expand

Gradačačka kutija is a traditional dish originating from Gradačac in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The dish is unique because it's traditionally prepared in a shoebox. It consists of diced veal or lamb, onions, parsley, celery, carrots, oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic. The mixture of these ingredients is placed on parchment paper, wrapped, and transferred to an oiled shoebox. The box is wrapped with aluminum foil and the dish is baked in the oven. Once done, the shoebox is cut open and the dish is served while still hot. According to locals, this dish is served exclusively to very important guests and visitors.Expand