Whole30 Cevapcici
Experience the bold flavors of the Balkans with this Whole30 Cevapcici recipe—a deliciously spiced blend of ground beef and ground lamb, infused with paprika, cumin, and coriander. Perfect for your Whole30 journey, this recipe skips fillers like breadcrumbs, keeping it clean, flavorful, and nutrient-packed. These juicy, grill-ready sausage-shaped patties come together in just 20 minutes of prep time, with a quick rest in the fridge to deepen the flavors. Whether you're serving them alongside a crisp salad, grilled veggies, or your favorite Whole30-compliant sauce, these savory cevapcici are a surefire way to bring an irresistible smoky charm to your plate. Paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and packed with protein, it's a dish you’ll revisit time and time again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef
- 500 grams ground lamb
- 1 small, finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground lamb. Mix thoroughly using your hands or a spatula.
Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, baking soda, sea salt, and black pepper to the meat mixture.
Mix all the ingredients together until well incorporated. Ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the meat mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Once the meat mixture has chilled, divide it into 18 equal portions using your hands.
Shape each portion into a long sausage shape, about 3 inches in length, by rolling the meat between your palms.
Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the grill grates or grill pan with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Place the Cevapcici on the grill, ensuring enough space between each piece for even cooking.
Cook the Cevapcici for about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides and cooked through.
Remove the Cevapcici from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Serve hot with a side of fresh vegetables, salad, or your favorite Whole30-compliant sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2855 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 215.8 g | 277% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.3 g | 401% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 812 mg | 271% | |
| Sodium | 5240 mg | 228% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 210.6 g | 421% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 20.8 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 3279 mg | 70% | |
*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.
