Mains

Beef Cevapi with Ajvar Sauce

Step 1 of 7

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.

Ingredients

For the Cevapi

500g 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

Step 2 of 7

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.

Ingredients

For the Cevapi

500g 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

Step 3 of 7

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.

Ingredients

For the Cevapi

500g 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

Step 4 of 7

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.

Ingredients

For the Cevapi

500g 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

Step 5 of 7

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.

Ingredients

For the Cevapi

500g 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

Step 6 of 7

When the unit beeps to signify it has preheated, place cevapi on the flat plate. Cook for 4 minutes on each side.

Ingredients

For the Cevapi

500g 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

Step 7 of 7

Once cooking is complete, serve the cevapi on pita breads with ajvar sauce and salad.

Ingredients

For the Cevapi

500g 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

Cooking method:

Ninja Foodi Max Pro Health Grill, Flat Plate & Air Fryer AG651