This traditional Danish version of the American hamburger is prepared with a thick beef patty that is served on a bun or a bread roll. It is usually accompanied by various sides and condiments such as pickles, onions, ketchup, or mustard.

Due to its popularity, there is also a unique variety of the dish – a local specialty of the Jutland region – where the whole hamburger is doused in brown gravy before serving. Since their first first appearance in 1949, hamburgers have become an important part of Danish food culture, traditionally enjoyed at numerous burger bars across the country.