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Balkan · North Macedonia

Macedonian Grilled Pljeskavica

A traditional Balkan dish of grilled minced meat patty with a brown sauce, served with fresh vegetables.

30 minutes4 servings
Macedonian Grilled Pljeskavica
Photo: Тиверополник · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix ground beef, onion, garlic, egg, ketchup, paprika, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Form the mixture into 4-6 equal-sized patties.
  3. Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
  4. Serve the pljeskavica on a plate with fresh lettuce, tomato, and onion slices.
  5. Drizzle the brown sauce (made with beef broth, soy sauce, and vinegar) over the patty.
  6. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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