Guston

Bøfsandwich

A Danish beef burger sandwich with caramelised onions, beetroot pickle, gravy and crispy onions.

Harry Heal
Prep
30m
Cook
30m
Steps
13
Servings
2
Difficulty
Medium

Method

  1. Step 1Pickle the beetroot2h

    Slice the beetroot into cubes and mix the vinegar, water, sugar and salt in a jug. Stir thoroughly and then pour over the beetroot and leave in the fridge for 2 hours.

    BeetWhite vinegarWaterSugarSalt
  2. Step 2Caramelise the onions

    Thinly slice the onions and put on a medium high heat with the butter. Stir continuously and once they begin to soften add the sugar and balsamic vinegar. Keep stirring until nicely caramelised.

    OnionButterBrown sugarBalsamic vinegar
  3. Step 3Shape and chill the patty1h

    For the burger, season well and shape the mince into a patty. Leave in the fridge for an hour to set.

    Ground beefSaltBlack pepper
  4. Step 4Mix the piccalilli mayo

    For the mayo, combine the piccalilli, mayo and parsley in a bowl and stir well.

    PiccalilliMayonnaiseParsley
  5. Step 5Sear the burger

    Cook the burger on a medium high heat until nicely seared on both sides.

    Ground beef
  6. Step 6Finish the burger in the oven7 min

    You can then finish in the oven at 180c for 6-8 minutes to finish cooking.

    Ground beef
  7. Step 7Make the gravy base1m 30s

    Then add butter to the same pan and once it melts add the flour. Stir well for a minute or two and then add the stock. Keep adding and stirring until you have a thick sauce.

    ButterAll-purpose flourBeef stock
  8. Step 8Reduce the gravy

    Then add the cream and Worcestershire sauce, let it reduce until really thick.

    Heavy creamWorcestershire sauce
  9. Step 9Coat the crispy onions

    For the crispy onions, throw in the seasoned flour and make sure they're coated well.

    OnionAll-purpose flourDried herbsPaprikaSaltBlack pepper
  10. Step 10Fry the crispy onions

    Heat some oil to 180c and fry until golden brown and crispy.

    OnionOil
  11. Step 11Chop the crispy onions

    Finely chop.

    Onion
  12. Step 12Toast the bun

    Toast your bun and for the additional toppings I added freshly diced onion, pickles, with ketchup and mayo.

    BunPickled cucumberKetchupMayonnaise
  13. Step 13Build the burger

    Build and enjoy!

    BunGround beefKetchupPickled cucumberMayonnaise

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