Pljeskavica (Serbian Burger) Recipe
Pljeskavica is a Serbian dish consisting of a grilled meat patty, usually made from a blend of ground beef, lamb, and pork. It's a staple at Serbian barbecues, gatherings, festivals, and street food markets.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 7 minutes mins
Additional Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 37 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Serbian
Servings 6 Yield
Calories 604 kcal
- Ground beef - 500g
- Ground pork - 300g
- Ground lamb - 200g
- Onion, finely chopped - 1
- Cloves of garlic, minced - 2
- Paprika - 1 tsp
- Ground black pepper - 1 tsp
- Salt - 1 tsp
- Cayenne pepper (adjust to taste) - 1/2 tsp
- Dried oregano - 1/2 tsp
- Dried thyme - 1/2 tsp
- Lepinja (Serbian bread) or burger buns, for serving - 6
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, lamb, and pork.
Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, ground paprika, salt, black pepper, and any optional herbs and spices. Mix well until all of the ingredients are evenly combined.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour.
Preheat a grill or a skillet over medium-high heat.
Divide the meat mixture into equal portions and shape them into large, flat patties, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.
Grill the Pljeskavica patties for about 5-7 minutes per side or until they are cooked to your desired level of doneness.
While the meat is grilling, lightly toast the lepinja or burger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
Once cooked, remove the Pljeskavica from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Calories: 604kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 48gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 749mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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