Dad's Ćevapčići & Pljeskavica

 Ćevapčići 

1 pound ground chuck

1/2 pound ground pork

1/4 cup bread crumbs or cracker meal

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1/2 cup finely chopped onions

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon Vegeta

1 egg

Finely chopped onions, for garnish

Mix together beef, pork, bread crumbs, garlic, 1/2 cup chopped onions, egg, Vegeta, and salt until thoroughly combined. 
Shape into finger-like links, however big or small you like. Place on plastic wrap-lined plate, cover with more plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm. Note: can be frozen at this point. When ready to use, thaw or cook from the frozen state.
Broil ćevapi on a charcoal grill or a preheated oven broiler rack coated with cooking spray  4 to 6 inches from flame, 4 minutes per side or until no longer pink in the middle. They can also be pan fried in a large skillet coated with cooking spray over high heat for a total of about 8 minutes, turning frequently to brown all sides.

Pljeskavica (Serbian Hamburger)

1 pound chuck

1/2 pound ground pork

1/4 cup bread crumbs or cracker meal

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1/2 cup finely chopped onions

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon Vegeta

1 teaspoon sweet or Hungarian paprika

1 egg

Finely chopped onions, for garnish

Mix together beef, pork, bread crumbs, garlic, 1/2 cup chopped onions, egg, Vegeta, paprika, and salt until thoroughly combined. 
With moistened fingers, shape the mixture into  large (about 6 inches) patties. Place on plastic wrap-lined plate, cover with more plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm. Note: Patties can be frozen at this point. When ready to use, thaw or cook from the frozen state. Grill on a charcoal grill or an indoor electric grill like a George Forman grill 4-6 minutes per side or until no longer pink in the middle. Or they can be pan fried in a large skillet coated with cooking spray over high heat for a total of about 8-10 minutes, turning frequently to brown all sides.