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Hakkebøf

Hakkebøf is a traditional Danish dish consisting of seasoned ground beef patties, typically pan-fried and served with rich brown gravy, potatoes, and often caramelized onions. It is a comfort food staple in Denmark, embodying simplicity and hearty flavors that reflect Danish home cooking.

8 ingredients
savoryumamibutterymildly sweet
Danish85%
Indigenous15%

Ingredients

  • ground beef
    500g
  • onion
    1 medium
  • butter
    2 tbsp
  • flour
    1 tbsp
  • beef broth
    250ml
  • salt
    to taste
  • pepper
    to taste
  • potatoes
    4 medium

Method

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Hakkebøf has roots in Danish peasant cuisine, evolving as an economical way to prepare minced meat into satisfying meals. It has remained a popular household dish since the 19th century.

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

ingredients+techniques
Indigenous15%
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