Serbian Ćevapi with Ajvar and Flatbread

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground lamb
• 1 small onion, finely grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• 1 cup prepared ajvar
• 4 flatbreads or pitas, warmed
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• Lemon wedges, optional

Steps

1. Mix beef, lamb, grated onion, garlic, salt, paprika and baking soda until evenly combined; refrigerate 15 minutes.
2. Shape into 16 short sausage-like pieces. Brush a grill pan or outdoor grill with oil and heat to medium-high.
3. Grill ćevapi, turning often, until browned all over and the centers reach 160°F, 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Warm flatbreads briefly on the grill or in a dry skillet.
5. Arrange ćevapi on warm bread with ajvar and chopped onion.
6. Serve immediately with lemon wedges if desired.

Allergen note: Contains wheat if served with standard flatbread. Ajvar ingredients vary by brand.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.