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Serbian Pljeskavica

An authentic recipe for traditional Serbian Pljeskavica, utilizing a rich blend of minced meats, aromatic onions, and paprika.

Level Medium Prep 20 min Cook 15 min Servings 4 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

35 min

Makes 4 servings

Prep 20m

Cook 15m

Level Medium

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Serbian Pljeskavica, utilizing a rich blend of minced meats, aromatic onions, and paprika.

An authentic Serbian grilled meat patty seasoned with paprika, onions, and spices.

Ingredients

Servings

Units

1 lb ground beef (preferably chuck)
1/2 lb ground pork
1 small onion (very finely minced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp paprika (sweet or smoked)
1/4 cup sparkling water (for tenderizing)
salt and pepper (to taste)

Equipment

Grill or Grill pan High heat for proper charring
Large mixing bowl For combining meat
Spatula

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, finely minced onion, and minced garlic.
Add the paprika, salt, pepper, and sparkling water to the meat mixture.
Knead the mixture thoroughly with your hands for about 5 minutes to develop texture, then cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Divide the meat mixture into large equal portions and shape them into wide, thin flat patties.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the patties for 6-8 minutes per side until nicely charred and fully cooked through.
15 min

Nutrition

Calories 450

Protein 32g

Carbs 4g

Fat 34g

Fiber 1g

Sugar 1g

Sodium 580mg

Serving Size 1 patty

Cooking Timeline

Prep 20 min

Cook 15 min

Total 35 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.3 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.8
Presentation 9.0
Nutrition 7.5
Value 9.0
Instructions 9.5
Ingredients 9.0
Time Accuracy 9.0
Difficulty 7.0
Would Make Again 9.5

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

A remarkably juicy, savory, and authentic Balkan classic that brings incredible grilled flavor.

Pros

Rich and savory taste
Juicy texture
Great for grilling enthusiasts

Cons

Requires chilling time for best results

Overview

An authentic Serbian grilled meat patty seasoned with paprika, onions, and spices.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Serbian Pljeskavica, utilizing a rich blend of minced meats, aromatic onions, and paprika.

Tips

Let the meat mixture rest in the fridge for a few hours so the flavors fully meld together
Shape the patties slightly larger than your buns, as they shrink while grilling
Serve hot with ajvar, onions, and kajmak for the ultimate traditional experience