Traditional Balkan Ćevapi with Sliced Onions

Description

Juicy, flavorful, and perfectly grilled — these traditional Balkan Ćevapi are served with fresh onions and are a must-try for any meat lover!

Ingredients

• 🥩 500g ground beef
• 🐑 250g ground lamb (optional, for authentic flavor)
• 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
• 🧂 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
• 🧅 1 large onion, finely sliced (for serving)
• 🥖 Flatbread (somun or pita) for serving

Preparation

1. 1. 🥣 In a large bowl, mix ground beef, lamb (if using), minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. 2. ✋ Knead the meat mixture well until smooth and sticky (about 5 minutes).
3. 3. 🧊 Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for deeper flavor).
4. 4. ✏️ Form small sausage-shaped ćevapi about 7–8 cm long and 1.5 cm thick.
5. 5. 🔥 Grill ćevapi on a hot grill or grill pan, turning them frequently, until cooked through and lightly charred (about 10–12 minutes total).
6. 6. 🧅 Serve immediately with sliced raw onions and warm flatbread.

Total Time

✍️ 15 minutes preparation

🧊 1 hour resting

🍳 10–12 minutes grilling

🕰️ Total: About 1 hour 30 minutes (including resting)

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