MEMORIES OF MACEDONIA ~ GURMANSKA / GURMAN PLJESKAVIÇA (Bacon & Cheese Stuffed Gourmet Burger)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor without dairy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is heart-healthy.

baking powder

🥗Healthier: baking soda

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Self-rising flour can simplify the recipe.

Combine ground beef and ground pork in a large bowl.

Finely chop onion and garlic, then add to the meat mixture.

Sprinkle in paprika, black pepper, salt, parsley, and cayenne pepper.

Mix ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Add baking powder and bread crumbs to the mixture, stirring until incorporated.

Crack an egg into the mixture, combining it well for binding.

Shape the mixture into patties, about the size of a palm.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Cook patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.

Optionally, top with cheese during the last minute of cooking to melt.

Serve hot with fresh bread and traditional sides like ajvar or salad.

Cooking Techniques

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