🇷🇸 Serbian Cuisine

Pljeskavica

Serbian Burger Patty

Prep Time 20 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 508 kcal

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

  • 400g ground beef
  • 200g ground lamb
  • 1 onion, finely grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • Sparkling water (2 tbsp)
  • Lepinja bread for serving
  • Kajmak, ajvar, diced onions for serving

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine beef, lamb, grated onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, baking soda, and sparkling water. Mix well.
  2. 2 Refrigerate mixture for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
  3. 3 Shape into 4 large, flat patties about 1.5 cm thick and wider than the bread.
  4. 4 Grill over high heat for 4-5 minutes per side until charred outside and juicy within.
  5. 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.

From The Culinary Codex — http://theculinarycodex.com/dish/serbian/pljeskavica/