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Bosnian cevapi grilled meat sausages served in flatbread with sliced onion, ajvar, and kajmak.

Bosnian Cevapi (Grilled Meat Sausages)

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Juicy Bosnian skinless grilled meat sausages served with warm flatbread, onion, ajvar, and kajmak.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Bosnian
Calories: 610
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Grill or grill pan
  • Tongs
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

Mix and chill:
  1. Combine the beef, lamb, garlic, baking soda, paprika, pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and sparkling water.
  2. Knead for 4 minutes until the mixture is sticky. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Shape and grill:
  1. With damp hands, form the mixture into cylinders about 3 inches long and 3/4 inch thick.
  2. 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:
  1. Warm the flatbreads. Serve the cevapi tucked inside with onion, ajvar, and kajmak or sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 39gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 850mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

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.