Pljeskavica · North Macedonia
Macedonian Pljeskavica with Roasted Vegetables
A healthy version of the traditional pljeskavica, served with roasted potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
- In a large bowl, mix pork mince with onion, garlic, egg, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into 4 equal patties.
- Place potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then cook the patties on a grill or skillet until browned.
- Serve the patty with the roasted vegetables.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.
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