Dinner
Balkan Smashburger with Ajvar and Kajmak
Balkan Smashburger Ajvar
Balkan smashburger built from two thin, crispy-edged ground beef chuck patties topped with melted kajmak and roasted-pepper ajvar. Served on a toasted soft bun with fresh sliced onion, designed for bold, satisfying eating.
$5
10 minsPrep
15 minsCook
25 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
1087Calories
42.8gProtein
64.4gFat
50.2gCarbs
7.3gSugar
2.1gFiber
1288mgSodium
148mgChol
24.2gSat Fat
412mgPotassium
185mgCalcium
2.8mgIron
1.8mcgVitamin B12
18.4mgVitamin 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 with salt. Slice the onion thin. Split the burger bun and set aside.
2
Sear
Smash each beef ball flat in a hot skillet over high heat 2–3 minutes until deeply browned and crisp-edged, then season the cooked side with salt.
3
Glaze
Flip the patties, top each with kajmak, and cook over high heat 1 minute until the cheese melts and softens slightly.
4
Toast
Toast the split bun cut-side down in the beef fat over medium heat 1 minute until golden and crisp.
5
Plate
Stack the patties on the toasted bun base, spoon ajvar over the top, scatter sliced onion, and crown with the bun 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
- 140g5 oz onion
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp neutral oil
- 2 tsp2 tsp kosher salt
