Spätzle Burger With Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Indulge in the flavors of Hamburg with this delicious Spätzle Burger with Creamy Mushroom Sauce. This hearty dish combines the traditional German egg noodles with a juicy burger patty and a rich mushroom sauce, creating a satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.

Contains Gluten Not Suitable For Vegetarians Main Course Hamburg German Cuisine Burger Recipe Mushroom Sauce
Spätzle Burger With Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup button mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb spätzle noodles
  • 4 burger buns
  • 4 slices of Swiss cheese
  • Butter for cooking

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add a knob of butter and sauté the onions and garlic until softened.
  3. Add the mushrooms and cook until they release their juices.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and heavy cream, then add the paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Cook the spätzle noodles according to the package instructions.
  6. Form the ground beef into burger patties and cook them in a separate skillet until they reach your desired level of doneness.
  7. Toast the burger buns and place a slice of Swiss cheese on the bottom half of each bun.
  8. Assemble the burgers by placing the patty on top of the cheese, then spooning the creamy mushroom sauce over the patty.
  9. Serve the Spätzle Burgers with the cooked spätzle noodles on the side.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
550
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
25g
Fat
30g

Supplies

Large skillet Medium skillet Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons

Tools

Toaster Saucepan

Serving suggestions

Serve the Spätzle Burgers with a side of pickles and a crisp salad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian option, you can substitute the ground beef with a plant-based patty and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth in the mushroom sauce.

Cost

$25