Recipe of Pljeskavica
Pljeskavica is a popular dish in the Balkans, featuring delicious ground meat patties seasoned with a blend of spices, typically served in a flatbread called lepinja. These juicy and flavorful Balkan-style burgers are perfect for a casual meal or barbecue with friends and family.
Recipe Summary
Preparation
30 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
4
Servings
30 min
Preparation
Easy
Meat
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference)
- 4 burger buns or lepinja
- Sliced tomatoes, onions, and lettuce for garnish
- Kajmak or sour cream for serving
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Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, paprika, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into round patties, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the pljeskavica patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until they are cooked to your desired level of doneness.
- While the patties are cooking, you can lightly grill the burger buns or lepinja.
- Serve the pljeskavica in the grilled buns and garnish with sliced tomatoes, onions, and lettuce. Add a dollop of kajmak or sour cream on top.
- Enjoy your homemade Balkan-style pljeskavica, a mouthwatering treat for your taste buds!
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Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Pljeskavica and get the best results.
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
- Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
- Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
Variations of this recipe
Try these delicious variations of Pljeskavica to give a different touch to your preparation.
- Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
- Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
- Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 30 minutes and the cooking time is minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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