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

Ingredients
Method
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, onion, garlic, egg, ketchup, paprika, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into 4-6 equal-sized patties.
- 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.
- Serve the pljeskavica on a plate with fresh lettuce, tomato, and onion slices.
- Drizzle the brown sauce (made with beef broth, soy sauce, and vinegar) over the patty.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.