Beef Cevapi with Ajvar Sauce
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Ingredients
For the Cevapi
- 17.5oz minced beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tsp natron
- 1 tbsp hot paprika
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- salt and pepper, to taste
For the Aivar sauce
- 1 small aubergine, halved
- 2 red peppers, halved and deseeded
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Step 1
Lightly grease a large plate and set aside. Mix all cevapi ingredients in a large bowl until well combined. Divide mixture into 8 balls then roll into sausages. Place on greased plate, cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Step 2
Insert grill plate in the unit and close lid. Select GRILL, set temperature to MAX and set time to 18 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin preheating.
Step 3
While unit preheats, rub aubergine and pepper with 1 tablespoon olive oil. When unit beeps to signify it has preheated, place aubergine and peppers on grill plate. Close lid to begin cooking. Flip over halfway through.
Step 4
When cooking is complete, transfer veggies to a board and allow to cool slightly. Scoop aubergine flesh into a medium bowl and discard skin. Add peeled garlic to the bowl then mash together with a fork. Finely chop the peppers and add to the bowl. Add remaining oil and the vinegar, then season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
Step 5
Wipe down grill plate and place flat plate on top of it so it sits flat. Close lid and select FLAT PLATE, set temperature to 180°C and set time to 16 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin preheating.
Step 6
When the unit beeps to signify it has preheated, place cevapi on the flat plate. Cook for 4 minutes on each side.
Step 7
Once cooking is complete, serve the cevapi on pita breads with ajvar sauce and salad.