Black Forest Burger (schwarzwälder Burger)

The Black Forest Burger, or Schwarzwälder Burger in German, is a delicious and hearty dish from Hamburg cuisine. This burger is inspired by the flavors of the famous Black Forest region in Germany, featuring a juicy beef patty topped with savory Black Forest ham, melted Swiss cheese, and a tangy cherry compote.

Black Forest Burger (schwarzwälder Burger)

Ingredients

  • 4 beef burger patties
  • 4 slices of Black Forest ham
  • 4 slices of Swiss cheese
  • 1 cup cherry compote
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 4 tomato slices
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the beef patties with salt and pepper, then cook them on a stovetop grill or in a skillet until they reach your desired level of doneness.
  2. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Swiss cheese on each patty to melt.
  3. Toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
  4. Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf and a tomato slice on the bottom bun, followed by the cooked patty with melted cheese, a slice of Black Forest ham, and a spoonful of cherry compote.
  5. Top with sliced red onion and the top bun.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
550
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
35g
Fat
35g

Supplies

Grill or skillet Toaster

Tools

Spatula Tongs Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the Black Forest Burger with a side of crispy fries and a refreshing German beer for an authentic experience.

Tips & tricks

For an extra flavor boost, you can add a dollop of horseradish sauce to the burger before serving.

Cost

$20