Pljeskavica (serbian Pljeskavica Burger)
Pljeskavica is a popular Balkan dish, especially in Serbia, and is essentially a grilled burger patty. It is typically made with a mixture of ground meats and a variety of spices, giving it a unique and flavorful taste. This recipe will guide you through making your own delicious Pljeskavica at home!
Ingredients
- 500g ground beef
- 300g ground pork
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 4 burger buns
- Lettuce, tomato, and onion slices for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, minced garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Toast the burger buns on the grill pan for a minute or until lightly golden.
- Assemble the burgers by placing the cooked patties on the buns and topping with lettuce, tomato, and onion slices.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Large mixing bowl Grill pan or skillet
Tools
Spatula Knife
Serving suggestions
Serve the Pljeskavica burgers with a side of ajvar (roasted red pepper and eggplant spread) and fresh cucumber salad.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick of flavor, you can add a dollop of kajmak (a creamy dairy product) on top of the burger patties before serving.
Cost
$15