Pljeskavica (Serbian Grilled Meat Patties)
Big, juicy beef and pork patties with onion and paprika, grilled hot and served with ajvar, tomato and raw onion.
- Time1 hr 25
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.38 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 569kcal
- 10.1gcarbs
- 5.4gof which sugars
- 38.8gfat
- 15gsaturates
- 43.1gprotein
- 2.9gfibre
- 4.5gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put both minces in a large bowl with the grated onion, garlic, salt, pepper and paprika. Add the cold sparkling water.
- 2
Mix and knead with your hands for 3 to 4 minutes, until the meat turns sticky and paste-like. This is what holds the patties together.
- 3
Cover and chill for 1 hour so the flavours settle and the mix firms up.
60 min - 4
Divide into 4 and shape into wide, flat patties about 14 cm across and 2 cm thick. Press a shallow dimple in the middle of each with your thumb.
- 5
Heat a griddle pan or barbecue until very hot. Brush the patties with oil and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, turning once, until deep brown and cooked through with no pink.
11 min - 6
Rest for 3 minutes. Serve with sliced red onion, tomato and a spoonful of ajvar on the side.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
