Jul 14 2026

Cevapcici Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Meat Mixture

Serving

Method

Preparation of Meat Mixture

  1. 1

    Mix the Meats

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork.

  2. 2

    Add Seasonings

    Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, and baking soda to the meat mixture.

  3. 3

    Add Water

    Pour in the water to help bind the mixture together.

  4. 4

    Form Cevapcici

    Using your hands, mix everything until well combined and form the mixture into small sausage shapes, about 10 cm long.

  5. 5

    Chill the Mixture

    Cover the formed cevapcici with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Cooking

  1. 6

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

  2. 7

    Grill the Cevapcici

    Once hot, place the cevapcici on the grill, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.

  3. 8

    Cook Until Done

    Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are browned and cooked through.

  4. 9

    Rest the Cevapcici

    Remove the cevapcici from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Serving

  1. 10

    Assemble the Dish

    Serve the grilled cevapcici in pita bread, topped with chopped onions and drizzled with chili sauce.

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