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Bulgarian Pljeskavica with Garlic Sauce
A grilled meat patty with a garlic sauce, served with tomatoes and lettuce.
Ingredients
Method
- In a bowl, mix ground beef with chopped onion, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
- Heat oil in a pan or grill and cook the patties until fully cooked.
- In a small bowl, mix sour cream with minced garlic to make a garlic sauce.
- Serve the patties on a plate with sliced tomato, lettuce, and garlic sauce.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.
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