Dinner
Balkan Smashburger with Ajvar and Kajmak
Balkan Smashburger Ajvar
Two thin, crispy-edged beef patties smashed flat and topped with melted kajmak, served on a toasted soft bun with roasted-red-pepper ajvar and raw onion slices. A Balkan-American fusion smashburger built for bold, savory eating.
$5
10 minsPrep
15 minsCook
25 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
1089Calories
41.6gProtein
65.8gFat
52.2gCarbs
8.2gSugar
3.1gFiber
1247mgSodium
149mgChol
26.4gSat Fat
438mgPotassium
156mgCalcium
3.2mgIron
1.8mcgVitamin B12
42mgVitamin C
egg-free
protein-rich
gluten-free-adaptable
fusion-kitchen
thirty-min-meals
Instructions
1
Prep
Divide the ground beef into two loose balls and season them with salt. Slice the onion. Split the burger bun and set aside.
2
Sear
Smash the beef balls flat in a hot skillet over high heat for 2 minutes until the edges crisp and brown deeply.
3
Glaze
Flip the patties, top each with kajmak, and cook over high heat for 1 minute until the cheese softens and melts.
4
Toast
Toast the split bun cut-side down in the beef fat over medium heat for 1 minute until golden and crisp.
5
Plate
Stack the patties on the toasted bun base, spoon the ajvar over, add sliced onion, and crown with the lid.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 400g14 oz ground beef chuck
- 22 burger bun
- 120g4 oz ajvar
- 80g3 oz kajmak
- 140g2.5 oz / 1 small onion
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp neutral oil
- 2 tsp2 tsp kosher salt
