Balkan · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian Ćevapi with Pita and Tzatziki

Name: Bosnian Ćevapi with Pita and Tzatziki
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Balkan
Ingredients: 500g beef or lamb mince; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp cumin; salt and pepper to taste; 12-15 pita breads; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 1 cucumber, grated; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; salt to taste

Grilled minced meat sausages served with warm pita bread and creamy tzatziki, a traditional Balkan meal.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

In a bowl, mix mince, onion, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Divide the mixture into 12-15 small sausage shapes.
Grill the Ćevapi on a barbecue or in a skillet until fully cooked.
While the Ćevapi cooks, make the tzatziki: mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and salt.
Warm the pita breads in a toaster or on a skillet.
Serve the Ćevapi with warm pita and tzatziki.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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