Balkan Pljeskavica: Spiced Beef & Pork Burger
A Balkan classic: a thin, crispy-edged patty of seasoned ground beef and pork, grilled hot and fast, topped with roasted red peppers, onions, and kajmak. TikTok-easy weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef
- ¼ lb ground pork
- ½ cup roasted red peppers (jarred)
- ½ medium yellow onion
- ¼ cup sour cream (or kajmak)
- 1 tsp paprika (sweet)
- 2 pieces fresh flatbread or pita
Instructions
- 1
Mix ground beef, ground pork, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl until just combined.
- 2
Divide into 2 large patties about 3/4 inch thick, pressing gently. Don't overwork the meat.
- 3
Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
- 4
Sear patties 3-4 minutes per side without moving until edges are crispy and brown. Center should still feel slightly soft.
- 5
Slice the onion thin. Warm roasted peppers in the skillet with the onion for 1 minute after removing the burgers.
- 6
Spread sour cream on flatbread, layer with burger, roasted peppers, onion, and a pinch of paprika. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- 12-inch heavy skillet or cast-iron pan
- spatula
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