Čimbur (Bosanski)
Bosnian Minced Meat and Egg Bake
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes or rice are mixed into the meat base. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty Bosnian dish featuring a savory base of spiced minced beef (or lamb) and onions, baked with eggs cracked on top until set. It's a rich and satisfying casserole, often served as a robust breakfast or light main meal.
Key ingredients
Minced beef (or lamb), eggs, onions, garlic, olive oil, paprika, salt, black pepper. Often served with a dollop of kajmak or sour cream.
How to make it keto
Confirm no potatoes or rice are mixed into the meat base. Request no bread for dipping.
Say this to the waiter (Bosnian)
Za Čimbur, molim potvrdite da nema krompira ili riže u mesnoj bazi. Bez hljeba za umakanje.
For Čimbur, please confirm no potatoes or rice are in the meat base. No bread for dipping, please.
Watch out for
Potatoes or rice mixed into the meat, sugar in any tomato paste used (less common in Čimbur), bread served automatically.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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