Pastirska Pljeskavica (Bez Lepinje)
Shepherd's Stuffed Burger Patty (Keto, No Bun)
Yes, with a tweak: request without lepinja or any other bread product. About 5g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A substantial grilled patty, typically a mix of ground beef and pork, generously stuffed with a creamy filling of kajmak (Serbian clotted cream) and often diced smoked ham or bacon. This 'Shepherd's' style differentiates it from simpler or just spicy pljeskavicas. Served without the traditional lepinja (bread) or fries.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, ground pork, kajmak, smoked ham/bacon, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika (for patty seasoning).
How to make it keto
Request without lepinja or any other bread product. Confirm no breadcrumbs are used in the patty mix. Ask for no high-carb sides like fries or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Pastirska Pljeskavica, molim vas bez lepinje i hleba. Potvrdite da nema prezli u mesu. I bez pomfrita ili pirinča.
For Pastirska Pljeskavica, please serve without lepinja or bread. Confirm no breadcrumbs in the patty. No fries or rice, please.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs in the meat patty (less common in authentic pljeskavica but possible), served with lepinja (bread) or potatoes/fries.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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