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Pljeskavica recipe
Juicy Serbian grilled patties bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 250 g ground pork
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 buns
- 100 g cheese
How to make Pljeskavica
- Finely chop 1 onion and 2 cloves of garlic with a knife.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 500 g of ground beef, 250 g of ground pork, the chopped onion, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly until the mixture is well combined without lumps.
- Form the meat mixture into 4 equal patties, each about 2 cm thick, using your hands.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat, adding 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the surface.
- Cook the patties for 5-7 minutes on one side until browned with grill marks before flipping.
- Flip the patties and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until fully cooked through and browned.
- Serve the patties in buns, topped with cheese and your favorite toppings.
What is Pljeskavica?
Pljeskavica is a traditional dish from Serbia, grilled, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around ground beef, ground pork and cheese. The recipe below uses 10 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Pljeskavica take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 35 dishes built on ground beef. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 5 minutes.
Any tips for making Pljeskavica?
Use a mix of beef and pork for maximum juiciness.
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