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Bosnian Ćevapčići with Ajvar

Name: Bosnian Ćevapčići with Ajvar
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Bosnian
Ingredients: 500g beef or mixed ground meat; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 cup olive oil; ajvar (as per above recipe); lepinja (flatbread)

Grilled minced meat rolls served with ajvar and flatbread, a traditional Balkan dish.

30 minutes4 servings

Method

In a large bowl, mix ground meat, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
Form the mixture into small sausage-shaped rolls.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook the ćevapčići for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
Serve with ajvar and lepinja.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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