Beef Chevapchichi
3 servings
20 minutes
Chevapchichi made from beef is a classic dish of Yugoslav cuisine that embodies the spirit of Balkan traditions. These small juicy sausages are made from carefully mixed minced beef seasoned with salt and black pepper, grilled until golden brown. Their rich meaty flavor is harmoniously complemented by the aroma of roasted bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, and onions, creating a perfect blend of simplicity and richness. Chevapchichi is often served with flatbreads and spicy sauces, making the meal even more flavorful and aromatic. Historically, this dish spread across the Balkans and became a symbol of friendly gatherings and summer feasts. Its rich taste and appetizing texture make chevapchichi a favorite for picnics and grill parties.
1
Grind the beef through a meat grinder, add one and a half teaspoons of salt and pepper to taste, mix thoroughly, and roll the minced meat into small sausages about 5 cm long and 2.5 cm in diameter. (Should yield 28-30 pieces.)
- Beef: 500 g
- Salt: 2 teaspoons
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
Coat the beef sausages with vegetable oil and grill on a rack or barbecue. Cooking time is 5-8 minutes.
- Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons
3
While the meat is cooking, slice the onion into rings and the tomatoes into rounds, sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Then finely chop 3 cloves of garlic and sauté in vegetable oil for 2-3 minutes. In the same pan, sauté the sliced red bell pepper with the garlic for 4-5 minutes.
- Onion: 3 heads
- Tomatoes: 4 pieces
- Salt: 2 teaspoons
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons
- Red sweet pepper: 2 pieces
4
Place the ready cevapi on plates (7-8 pieces per serving) and serve with fried bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions.
- Tomatoes: 4 pieces
- Onion: 3 heads
- Red sweet pepper: 2 pieces