Ingredients
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Cevapi
- 500g regular (20% fat) beef mince
- 1 brown onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic, freshly minced
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 and 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Cabbage salad
- 2 cups finely shredded red cabbage
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Serving recommendations
- Potato salad
- Pickled chilli
- Ajvar
- Fresh bread
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cevapi ingredients with your hands until combined.
- Using 2 tbsp of the mixture, shape into sausages (roughly 10cm long and 2cm thick).
- Arrange on a platter and refrigerate for up to 1 hour or overnight if you have the time. This will allow the flavours to develop and make the cevapi easier to cook (as they will be firmer). If you don’t have time, you can cook them immediately (they will still be delicious but might be a bit fiddly to turn).
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan on medium heat, cooking the cevapi in batches if necessary. Cook for 10-12 mins, turning as needed until golden brown.
- Add ¼ cup of water in the last 3 minutes of cooking. This will deglaze the pan and create a delicious sauce, perfect for soaking up with bread!
- Serve with cabbage salad, potato salad, pickled chilli, ajvar and bread.
Notes
MAKE AHEAD – Prepare the cevapi 24 hours before cooking – This will allow the flavours to develop and make the cevapi easier to cook (as they will be firmer). Freeze uncooked for up to 2 months and thaw completely in the fridge overnight before cooking.
LEFTOVERS – Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Microwave to reheat. Not suitable for freezing.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: beef, cevapi
- Method: pan
- Cuisine: Balkan
Keywords: Homemade Beef Cevapi, Beef Cevapi, Beef Cevapi recipe