Pastrmajlija Stipska Style Skillet (Macedonian Oval Flatbread with Spiced Cubed Pork & Egg) – Authentic North Macedonia Recipe
Sometimes called "Macedonian pizza": crisp bread topped with paprika-spiced meat cubes and a golden egg.
- Country of Origin
- 🇲🇰 North Macedonia (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Crisp golden flatbread base, Paprika-marinated cubed pork or beef, Baked farm egg on top, Sweet and hot red paprika, Garlic
Ingredients for Pastrmajlija Stipska Style Skillet (Macedonian Oval Flatbread with Spiced Cubed Pork & Egg) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) crisp golden flatbread base, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups paprika-marinated cubed pork or beef, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup baked farm egg on top
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with sweet and hot red paprika
- 1.5 tbsp traditional North Macedonia seasoning (garlic, cracked black pepper)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, sweet and hot red paprika, and garlic, cracked black pepper for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine crisp golden flatbread base and paprika-marinated cubed pork or beef with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with baked farm egg on top and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.