Balkan Burgers (Pljeskavica) Recipe

Name: Balkan Burgers (Pljeskavica)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef, preferably chuck; 1 pound ground veal; 1 pound ground pork, preferably neck or jowl meat; or use 1/3 pound pork belly and 2/3 pound regular ground pork; 1/2 cup finely chopped onions plus minced onions, for serving; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon black pepper; or use 2 teaspoons sweet paprika and 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup sparkling water; 6 pita breads, warmed or toasted; Kajmak with herbs (see recipe); Red pepper-eggplant ajvar (see recipe)

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef, preferably chuck
1 pound ground veal
1 pound ground pork, preferably neck or jowl meat; or use 1/3 pound pork belly and 2/3 pound regular ground pork
1/2 cup finely chopped onions plus minced onions, for serving
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon black pepper; or use 2 teaspoons sweet paprika and 1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup sparkling water
6 pita breads, warmed or toasted
Kajmak with herbs (see recipe)
Red pepper-eggplant ajvar (see recipe)

1
In a large bowl, place meats, 1/2 cup chopped onions, salt, pepper and sparkling water.
2
Using your hands, lightly combine ingredients.
3
Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
4
Divide mixture into six equal balls.
5
Place one ball between two sheets of plastic wrap and use the heel of your hand to pound it to a thin patty, about 1/4-inch thick and 6 inches in diameter.
6
Repeat with remaining meat; refrigerate patties about 1 hour.
7
Heat a grill or heavy skillet to very hot.
8
Cook patties, turning often, until well browned on both sides, about 5 minutes total.
9
Cut pita breads in half horizontally, and serve burgers between pieces of pita.
10
Sprinkle with onions and spread with kajmak and ajvar as desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground beef, preferably chuck, 1 pound ground veal, 1 pound ground pork, preferably neck or jowl meat; or use 1/3 pound pork belly and 2/3 pound regular ground pork, 1/2 cup finely chopped onions plus minced onions, for serving, and more.

Yes, Balkan Burgers (Pljeskavica) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Balkan Burgers (Pljeskavica)

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