A massive, juicy spiced meat patty of mixed beef and lamb, char-grilled and served in warm lepinja bread with kajmak, onions, and ajvar.
Ingredients
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400g ground beef
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200g ground lamb
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1 onion, finely grated
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp sweet paprika
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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Sparkling water (2 tbsp)
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Lepinja bread for serving
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Kajmak, ajvar, diced onions for serving
Instructions
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1
Combine beef, lamb, grated onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, baking soda, and sparkling water. Mix well.
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2
Refrigerate mixture for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
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3
Shape into 4 large, flat patties about 1.5 cm thick and wider than the bread.
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4
Grill over high heat for 4-5 minutes per side until charred outside and juicy within.
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5
Serve in warm lepinja bread topped with kajmak, ajvar, and diced raw onions.
Did You Know?
The town of Leskovac holds an annual Rostiljijada (barbecue festival) where a record-breaking pljeskavica weighed over 60 kg.