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Bøfsandwich is a classic Danish burger featuring a juicy beef patty, soft bun, tangy pickles, and a trio of sauces—mustard, ketchup, and remoulade. The true highlight is the rich brown gravy poured over the entire sandwich, especially popular in Denmark’s Jutland region. This hearty, comforting dish is perfect for those who love bold flavors and don’t mind getting a little messy. Serve with a knife and fork for the full experience!
Ingredients
- 400 g ground beef
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 burger buns
- Mustard, ketchup, and remoulade or mayo mixed with pickles
- Pickled cucumber slices
- Sliced onions raw or fried
For the gravy:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 500 ml beef stock
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Form two thick beef patties. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat butter or oil in a skillet and fry patties until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes per side. Remove and keep warm.
- Lightly toast the burger buns.
- To prepare the gravy: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux. Gradually whisk in beef stock until smooth. Add soy sauce and season with salt and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Assemble the sandwich by spreading mustard, ketchup, and remoulade on the buns. Add the beef patty, pickles, and onions.
- Generously pour the hot gravy over the assembled burger. Serve immediately with a knife and fork.
Notes
🥩 Bøfsandwich — Denmark's messy, gravy-drenched comfort burger
I’ll be honest — I didn’t expect much when I first heard about Denmark’s Bøfsandwich. A burger? In Denmark? Seemed pretty standard. But then I had one. And not just any one — I had the gravy version in a little roadside spot somewhere in Jutland. I still think about it.
🍔 So what is a Bøfsandwich, really?
At a glance, it might look like your average burger: bun, beef patty, sauces. But once you bite in, you realize it’s something entirely different. There’s no attempt to be trendy or gourmet — it’s just hearty, bold, and strangely comforting. It’s basically Denmark’s take on the hamburger, with its own twist:- A thick, juicy beef patty
- Soft, slightly toasted bun
- Classic condiments like mustard, ketchup, and a Danish-style remoulade
- Pickled cucumbers and onions for that little bite
🍛 Wait for it… they pour gravy on it
Yep. Thick, brown, flavorful gravy — right on top of the whole thing. Bun, patty, everything. In Jutland, this isn’t just a quirky option, it’s the way to eat it. This version turns a casual sandwich into a knife-and-fork situation real fast. You don’t pick it up — you dig in. It’s warm, messy, and absolutely delicious.🧅 Why it works (and why it's so beloved)
You’d think pouring gravy over bread would make it soggy and sad — but no. Somehow, it just ties everything together. The softness of the bun, the richness of the beef, the tang from the pickles, the creamy sauces… and then that gravy pulling it all into one big, satisfying bite. For a lot of Danes — especially those from Jutland — it’s nostalgic. The kind of food you grow up with and only appreciate more as an adult.🗺️ Where can you find the real thing?
Honestly? All over Denmark. But for the full experience, head to Jutland. Locals there have serious opinions about who makes the best Bøfsandwich. Some people will literally drive hours just to eat one from their favorite burger shack. Look for places like:- Classic grillbars (Denmark's no-frills burger joints)
- Small-town cafés with handwritten menus
- Even gas stations — seriously, some have incredible versions
