Easy
Christmas Noche Buena
Pljeskavica - Montenegrin Christmas Grilled Meat Patty
Montenegro's festive meat patty - spiced mixed meat grilled and served in flatbread. This Balkan dish represents Montenegrin heritage and South Slavic grilling traditions.
149
Total Minutes
8
Servings
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
135 min
Prep Time
14 min
Cook Time
149 min
Total Time
Ingredients (12 items)
1.00 lb
Ground beef
1.00 lb
Ground pork
1.00 lb
Ground lamb
2.00 large
Onions
finely minced
6.00 cloves
Garlic
minced
2.00 tbsp
Paprika
1.00 cup
Ajvar
roasted pepper spread
1.00 cup
Kajmak
clotted cream
8.00
Flatbreads
lepinja
2.00 tsp
Salt
1.00 tbsp
Black pepper
0.50 cup
Sparkling water
Instructions (8 steps)
1
Mix all meats, onions, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper.
2
Add sparkling water. Mix gently. Refrigerate 2 hours.
120 minutes
3
Form into large thin patties, 8 inches diameter.
4
Grill over high heat 5-6 minutes per side until charred.
12 minutes
5
Warm flatbreads on grill.
2 minutes
6
Spread ajvar and kajmak on flatbread.
7
Place pljeskavica on bread. Add onions, peppers if desired.
8
Fold and serve immediately. Montenegrin Christmas grilling tradition.