Cevapi Sausages
Cevapi Sausages from Croatia.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 24 min
- Rest
- 2 hr
- Total
- 2 hr 49 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Cevapi Sausages is listed as beef from Croatia. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
What you'll need
12 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Beef500 g
- Pork250 g
- Garlic4 clove
- Paprika15 ml
- Baking powder3.7 ml
- Breadcrumbs30 ml
- Water44 ml
- Salt4.9 ml
- Black pepper4.9 ml
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Place the ground meat in a bowl. Chop the onion very finely and grate the garlic cloves.
Step 2
Add to the bowl. Add the chopped parsley, all sorts of paprika, baking soda, dried breadcrumbs, water, Vegeta, salt, and pepper.
Step 3
Mix well with the hand mixer fitted with the dough hooks. Cover the bowl with cling film/ plastic foil and leave to rest for 1 or 2 hours in the refrigerator.
120 min
Step 4
Take portions of the meat mixture, about 50-55 g/ 1.7-1.9 oz/ ¼ cup portions, and form the cevapi. The rolls should be about as thick as your thumb and about 7-10 cm/ 3-4 inches long.
Step 5
I had 18 sausages. The recipe can be easily doubled.
Step 6
Grill the cevapcici on the hot grill pan or on the barbecue for about 12-14 minutes, turning them several times in between, or until brown and cooked through. I checked by cutting one in the middle and then grilling the following batches for the same period of time.
14 min
Step 7
Serve hot as suggested above. The cevapcici can be reheated in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius/ 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes or until heated through.
10 min
Step 8
Check one, if it is not hot enough, give the sausages a few more minutes.
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 540 kcal
- Protein
- 52.9 g
- Carbs
- 15.3 g
- Fat
- 28.6 g
- Saturated fat
- 10.8 g
- Fibre
- 3.9 g
- Sugar
- 2.1 g
- Sodium
- 723 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- Wheat
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 10 November.
Substitutions
beef → tofu
Marinated tofu or mushrooms can take the savoury role. Label the plate as a vegetarian adaptation.
pork → mushroom
Chopped mushrooms plus a splash of soy. Different dish, same comfort.
onion → shallot
Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion
1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Cevapi Sausages take?
2 hr 49 min all in — 25 min prep, 24 min cook, 2 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Oven, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
What can I use instead?
beef → tofu. Marinated tofu or mushrooms can take the savoury role. Label the plate as a vegetarian adaptation. pork → mushroom. Chopped mushrooms plus a splash of soy. Different dish, same comfort. onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.