Croatian Cevapi

Cevapi are delicious seasoned and grilled meat patties commonly found in Croatia and surrounding countries. You can use any combination of ground meats for the patties.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 263 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons soda water
• 1 tablespoon seasoning blend (such as Vegeta®)
• 0.5 cup dry bread crumbs
• 0.5 pound lean ground beef
• 0.5 pound ground veal

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 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.

Step 3

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