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Bøfsandwich

The bøfsandwich is a Danish sandwich made of a grilled beef patty, fried onions and slices of beetroot or gherkins, served on white bread. It is a classic of canteens and family celebrations.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Pain et garnitures

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Slice the onion finely and fry it over medium heat in the oil for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden and caramelised.
  2. Shape 4 thick patties about 1.5 cm high, then season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook the patties in a very hot pan 3 minutes on each side for medium doneness.
  4. Cut the beetroot into thin rounds and the gherkins into lengthwise slices.
  5. Spread mustard and mayonnaise on the inside of the bread.
  6. Place a lettuce leaf, a patty, the onions, beetroot and gherkins on each roll.
  7. Close up and serve straight away, with fries if you like.

Variations and tips

Egg version. Add a slice of hard-boiled egg and a little chopped parsley on the patty.

With what you can find here. Cooked beetroot comes in jars or vacuum packs in most supermarkets.

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Original Ecomely recipe.