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Pits stuffed with grilled cevapi, Avjar, and onions.

Grilled Cevapi: Balkan Skinless Sausages

Carne Diem Culinary
These Balkan beef and lamb sausages have become a family favorite and grill up perfectly when you are looking to break away from the norm at your next BBQ. Stuffed into pitas with a roasted red pepper and eggplant sauce is a great way to enjoy the grilled cevapi.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Meat marinade time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Balkan
Servings 6
Calories 404 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • ½ pound Ground Pork
  • ½ pound Ground Lamb
  • 4 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoon Sweet Hungarian Paprika
  • 2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper we love smoked pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 Tablespoon Water

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the spices with the water and mix well.
  • Stir in the meats and mix well.
  • Sprinkle with baking soda, mix and shape into small sausages
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Heat grill to 400 degrees.
  • Cook the sausages over direct heat for 2-3 minutes per side, then remove to indirect heat until they reach an internal temp of 155 degrees (carry over temp will carry the meat to the USDA safe temp of 160).
  • Cover with foil and let the meat rest for about 5 minutes while you plate the rest of your meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 26gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 1053mgPotassium: 424mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 333IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Balkan, kebobs, grilled
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