How To Make Đulbastije – Bosnian Ground Beef Patties Recipe
Đulbastije or ground beef patties coated in rich and creamy bechamel sauce are a traditional Balkan dish that could be served with anything you love, from a bread loaf to mashed potato, rice, or even green peas! It makes a perfect dish for cozy days; it’s easy, simple, and above everything, tasty and extra kid-friendly.
Đulbastije - Bosnian Ground Beef Patties
Ingredients
Ground Beef Patties
- 300 grams of ground beef (beef or any other you prefer; it works great with a combination of beef and lamb)
- 100 grams potatoes - peeled and grated
- 1 yellow onion - finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp white plain flour (plus a little more if needed to achieve nice consistency)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 tsp oil (possibly Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
Bechamel Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp white plain flour
- 300 ml whole cream milk
- 100 ml cooking cream
- 100 grams of cheddar cheese (preferably extra strong cheddar cheese or any other yellow cheese)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180° to 200°C
- In a large bowl, add the ground beef add in potatoes, onion, and garlic
- Add in the egg, and 1 tbs of flour, sprinkle in the salt and pepper to take, and mix it all well
- Keep adding flour until you reach a nice consistency that is soft yet not too sticky
- Heat the oil in a frypan over medium heat and add the patties. Fry each patty for 2-3 minutes from each side, making sure it is not too fried as it will lose moisture.
- Once all patties are fried, take an oiled oven-proof dish an add the patties to the pan
- Using the same pan where you fried patties, it is now time to make the bechamel sauce, do not wash or wipe the pan.
- Add the butter to the pan and heat it over low to medium heat. Once melted, add finely chopped garlic and let it stir for a minute. Add flour gradually while mixing it continuously, creating a smooth paste
- Mix it until there are no lumps in the mixture. Once the mixture is smooth and fine add milk, cooking cream, and cheese
- Stir it for a minute or two more, and add salt and black pepper
- Pour the hot bechamel sauce over the ground beef patties, place it in the oven and bake it for about 20 minutes at 180°C to 200°C
