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Cevapi

Grilled minced meat sausages served with fresh onion, tomato, and a zesty red pepper relish. A simple, flavorful Balkan-style dish perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
320
Protein
24g
Cevapi
ComfortingWeeknightBalkanGluten-FreeDairy-FreeBeefJuicyTender

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 large tomato
  • ½ cup red pepper relish
  • 1 medium lemon

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix until just combined, then shape into 8 small sausages, about 3 inches long.

  2. 2

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the cevapi, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes total.

  3. 3

    While the cevapi cook, slice 1 medium onion into thin rings and 1 large tomato into slices. Cut 1 lemon into wedges.

  4. 4

    Serve the hot cevapi on a plate with the onion, tomato, 1/2 cup red pepper relish, and lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over.

  5. 5

    Enjoy immediately, optionally wrapped in flatbread if you have it.

Tools you’ll need

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

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