Balkan · Bosnia and Herzegovina
Balkan Ćevapčići
Grilled minced meat rolls served with rice, tzatziki, and vegetables.
60 minutes4 servings
Ingredients
Method
- In a bowl, mix mince, onion, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into small sausage-shaped rolls.
- Grill the cevapcici over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Mix yogurt, cucumber, red onion, and tomatoes to make tzatziki.
- Serve the cevapcici with rice, tzatziki, and vegetables.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.
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