Emre TopçuoğluCommis de Cuisine
06 June 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

A burger-like Balkan patty, pljeskavica is made by shaping a meat mixture into a large, flat patty and grilling it. Served in a bun with onion and ajvar, it is a popular street food.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Mix the meat

10 min

Knead the ground meats thoroughly with the onion juice, garlic, sweet paprika, baking soda, salt, and black pepper for at least 10 minutes.

2

Chill the mixture

30 min

Let the mixture rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

3

Shape the patty

Shape the mixture into a large, flat patty about 1.5 cm thick.

4

Grill

14 min

Cook the patty on a grill or in a cast-iron skillet over high heat for 6–7 minutes, until browned on both sides.

5

Serve

Fill a bun with the patty, onion rings, and ajvar, and serve hot.

Reminder

Store the raw meat mixture in the refrigerator for 1 day or in the freezer for 2 months. Store cooked patties in the refrigerator for 2 days.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
460 kcalCalories
28 gProtein
32 gCarbohydrate
25 gFat
2 gFiber
3 gSugar
620 mgSodium
9 gSaturated Fat
Protein 24% Carbohydrate 28% Fat 48%
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