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. 🥣 In a large bowl, mix ground beef, lamb (if using), minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. ✋ Knead the meat mixture well until smooth and sticky (about 5 minutes).
3. 🧊 Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for deeper flavor).
4. ✏️ Form small sausage-shaped ćevapi about 7–8 cm long and 1.5 cm thick.
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. 🧅 Serve immediately with sliced raw onions and warm flatbread.
Preparation Time
✍️ 15 minutes preparation
🧊 1 hour resting
🍳 10–12 minutes grilling
🕰️ Total: About 1 hour 30 minutes (including resting)
Nutritional Value
🔥 Calories: ~420 kcal
🥚 Protein: 28g
🧈 Fat: 30g
🍞 Carbohydrates: 3g
🥬 Fiber: 0g
Advice
For the best texture, avoid overcooking — ćevapi should stay juicy inside!
Status
Taste the spirit of the Balkans! Grill up some traditional Ćevapi, serve with fresh onions, and enjoy! #GrannyZenRecipes #Cevapi #GrillSeason