Croatian Cevapi

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My Croatian husband loves cevapi, so I tried making some for him and he loved them. I made it with beef and veal, which I know is not traditional, but it was so delicious! This recipe has become a staple in our house!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • ½ pound lean ground beef

  • ½ pound ground veal

  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 1 egg

  • 2 tablespoons soda water

  • 1 tablespoon seasoning blend (such as Vegeta®)

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Combine beef, veal, bread crumbs, onion, egg, soda water, seasoning blend, garlic, baking soda, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well. Shape into small sausages and place on the prepared baking sheet.

  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill sausages until browned, about 5 minutes per side.

Cook’s Note

Use ground lamb or pork in the meat mixture if desired. You can shape the mixture into round patties for easier flipping.

You can pan-fry the patties in oil instead of grilling them if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

263 Calories
12g Fat
13g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 263
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 126mg 42%
Sodium 1226mg 53%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 24g 49%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 65mg 5%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 376mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.