Keto Authentic Balkan Cevapi
Indulge in the rich flavors of the Balkans with this Keto Authentic Balkan Cevapi recipe, a low-carb twist on the traditional dish loved across Eastern Europe. Combining ground beef and lamb with aromatic spices like paprika, garlic, and black pepper, this recipe boasts tender, juicy skinless sausages thanks to a touch of baking soda and a splash of sparkling water. The onion adds a subtle sweetness that perfectly complements the smoky char from grilling. Ready in just over 30 minutes, these keto cevapi are perfect for a quick family dinner or barbecue feast. Serve them with a side of roasted low-carb veggies, a dollop of sour cream, or wrapped in your favorite keto bread for an unforgettable meal that’s high on flavor and low on carbs.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground beef
- 250 grams Ground lamb
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 30 milliliters Sparkling water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground lamb. Use your hands to mix these meats thoroughly until well integrated.
Add the minced garlic, kosher salt, baking soda, paprika, and black pepper to the meat. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
Incorporate the finely chopped onion into the meat mixture, mixing again with your hands to evenly distribute the onion pieces.
Gradually add the sparkling water to the mixture, ensuring it is absorbed well. The sparkling water helps provide a tender texture to the cevapi.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour or up to overnight. This helps the flavors meld together.
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Prepare the cevapi by taking about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture and rolling it into a small cylinder, roughly the size of your finger.
Place the cevapi on the hot grill, being sure not to overcrowd. Grill them for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until they have a nice char and are cooked through.
Once cooked, remove the cevapi from the grill. Allow them to rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Serve your keto-friendly Balkan cevapi with a side of low-carb vegetables, a dollop of sour cream, or in a keto-friendly wrap.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
770 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.2 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.2 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 2494 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 63.8 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1103 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
