Paleo Cevapcici

Savor the bold and smoky flavors of Paleo Cevapcici, a healthier take on the classic Balkan dish that's both Paleo-friendly and irresistibly delicious. This recipe combines ground beef and pork with aromatic spices like sweet and smoked paprika, along with fresh garlic and onion, to create perfectly seasoned, juicy sausage-shaped logs. A touch of baking soda ensures a tender texture, while a quick sear in olive oil delivers a beautifully caramelized crust. Ready in just 35 minutes, including prep and cooking, these cevapcici are perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve them hot with Paleo sides like crisp coleslaw or roasted vegetables for a wholesome, flavor-packed meal. Whether you're following a Paleo diet or simply craving something unique, this dish is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground beef
• 500 grams ground pork
• 1 medium onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the water, then add this mixture to the meat mixture. Mix well until fully combined and slightly sticky.

Step 4

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 5

Remove the meat mixture from the refrigerator and shape it into small sausage-shaped logs about 3 inches long and 1 inch thick.

Step 6

Heat the olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 7

Cook the cevapcici in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned and cooked through.

Step 8

Serve the Paleo Cevapcici hot, accompanied by your favorite Paleo-friendly sides such as coleslaw or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1257.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2954.3

Total Fat 222.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 781.9mg	0%
Sodium 6006.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 24.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g	0%
Total Sugars 8.1g
Protein 216.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 261.2mg	0%
Iron 15.6mg	0%
Potassium 1718.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.4%

Protein: 29.2%

Carbs: 3.3%