Pljeskavica (Serbian Grilled Meat Patties)
Main CourseSerbia

PljeskavicaSerbian Grilled Meat Patties

Pljeskavica is a broad, flat Serbian grilled patty, commonly made from a mixture of meats. This beef-and-pork version is served with somun, ajvar, onion, and tomato.

Prep

20m

Cook

12m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
957kcal

Calories

44g

Protein

45g

Fat

93g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4

Patties

  • 500g
    Ground Beef
  • 200g
    Ground Pork
  • 120g
    Onion (very finely chopped)
  • 10g
    Garlic (crushed)
  • 6g
    Paprika
  • 10g
    Salt
  • 3g
    Black Pepper

Grilling

  • 20ml
    Sunflower Oil

Serving

  • 4pcs
    Somun Bread
  • 200g
    Ajvar
  • 120g
    Red Onion (finely chopped)
  • 200g
    Tomato (sliced)

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Method

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5 steps
  1. 01

    Combine the ground beef, ground pork, onion, garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper until tacky and well blended.

  2. 02

    Shape into broad, thin patties and refrigerate for 20 minutes while the grill heats.

  3. 03

    Oil the hot grill or griddle with the sunflower oil and cook the patties until browned and they reach 71°C (160°F).

  4. 04

    Warm the somun bread until soft inside and lightly toasted outside.

  5. 05

    Serve the pljeskavica with the somun, ajvar, red onion, and tomato.

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