Bosnian Cevapi (Grilled Meat Sausages)
Juicy Bosnian skinless grilled meat sausages served with warm flatbread, onion, ajvar, and kajmak.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Grill or grill pan
- Tongs
- Instant-read thermometer
Ingredients
Cevapi
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef 80 percent lean
- 1/2 lb ground lamb
- 4 cloves garlic finely grated
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup sparkling water cold
- 1 large yellow onion finely chopped for serving
- 1/2 cup ajvar for serving
- 4 piece flatbreads warm
Instructions
Mix and chill:
- Combine the beef, lamb, garlic, baking soda, paprika, pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and sparkling water.
- Knead for 4 minutes until the mixture is sticky. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Shape and grill:
- With damp hands, form the mixture into cylinders about 3 inches long and 3/4 inch thick.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Grill the cevapi for 10 to 12 minutes, turning often, until browned and cooked through to 160°F.
Serve:
- Warm the flatbreads. Serve the cevapi tucked inside with onion, ajvar, and kajmak or sour cream.
Notes
- A little sparkling water keeps the meat mixture light.
- Keep the grill hot and turn the cevapi frequently.
- Do not flatten the sausages while grilling.
Nutrition
Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 39gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 850mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g