Bosnian lonac (bosanski lonac)

Instructions

1. Cut the meat into large cubes, the carrots into thick rounds, the potatoes into wedges, the cabbage into strips and the peppers into pieces.
2. Heat the oil in a large casserole and sear the meat over high heat until well browned on all sides.
3. Add the sliced onion and let it soften for 5 minutes, stirring now and then.
4. Pour in the water, add the bay leaves, cover and simmer gently for 1 hour, until the meat starts to become tender.
5. Arrange in successive layers the carrots, potatoes, cabbage, peppers and sliced tomatoes, salting and peppering between each layer.
6. Sprinkle with paprika, cover again and cook over very low heat for another 40 minutes without stirring, so the vegetables steam.
7. Check the seasoning and serve hot in deep plates.