eCook Meal
Smashed Beef Pancakes
with caramelised onions, cheddar cheese & mayo
Put the cinnamon sugar away and let’s make some savoury pancakes, Chef! A cheesy-covered smashed beef patty is placed on a homemade pancake with sweet, silky onions, briny gherkins, mayo, and closed with another pancake. Served with a carrot & bell pepper salad.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
CARAMELISED Onion
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the Onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
PATTY PREP
In a bowl, combine the mince, the NOMU rub, and seasoning. Wet your hands slightly and shape the mince mixture into 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 balls, of about 1cm thick. Set aside.
PANCAKES PREP
In a bowl, combine the pancake mix with a pinch of salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until a smooth batter. The consistency should be pourable but not too runny.
LET THE FUN BEGIN
Place a non-stick pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, cook 2 [4]|#7DA0D7 small pancakes (about 10cm wide) until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan.
YOU’RE SMASHING THIS!
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the Beef ball/s, using a spatula or burger press, smash the balls flat into a thin patty (about 1cm thick). Cook until the edges are crispy and browned, 1-2 minutes. Flip, add the cheese, cover with a lid and cook until the cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan.
SOME FRESHNESS
In a salad bowl, combine the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, and 5ml of sweetener. Add the salad leaves, the Carrot, the peppers, seasoning, and toss to combine.
TIME TO DINE
Top 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 of pancakes with the cheesy smashed patty, caramelised onions, and Gherkins. Drizzle over the mayo (to taste), then close with the remaining pancake. Serve the salad on the side and dig in, Chef!
CARAMELISED Onion
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the Onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
PATTY PREP
In a bowl, combine the mince, the NOMU rub, and seasoning. Wet your hands slightly and shape the mince mixture into 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 balls, of about 1cm thick. Set aside.
PANCAKES PREP
In a bowl, combine the pancake mix with a pinch of salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until a smooth batter. The consistency should be pourable but not too runny.
LET THE FUN BEGIN
Place a non-stick pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, cook 2 [4]|#7DA0D7 small pancakes (about 10cm wide) until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan.
YOU’RE SMASHING THIS!
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the Beef ball/s, using a spatula or burger press, smash the balls flat into a thin patty (about 1cm thick). Cook until the edges are crispy and browned, 1-2 minutes. Flip, add the cheese, cover with a lid and cook until the cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan.
SOME FRESHNESS
In a salad bowl, combine the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, and 5ml of sweetener. Add the salad leaves, the Carrot, the peppers, seasoning, and toss to combine.
TIME TO DINE
Top 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 of pancakes with the cheesy smashed patty, caramelised onions, and Gherkins. Drizzle over the mayo (to taste), then close with the remaining pancake. Serve the salad on the side and dig in, Chef!
CARAMELISED Onion
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the onions until caramelised, 12-15 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
PATTY PREP
In a bowl, combine the mince, the NOMU rub, and seasoning. Wet your hands slightly and shape the mince mixture into 3 [4]|#7DA0D7 balls, of about 1cm thick. Set aside.
PANCAKES PREP
In a bowl, combine the pancake mix with a pinch of salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until a smooth batter. The consistency should be pourable but not too runny.
LET THE FUN BEGIN
Place a non-stick pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, cook 6 [8]|#7DA0D7 small pancakes (about 10cm wide) until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan.
YOU’RE SMASHING THIS!
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the Beef balls, using a spatula or burger press, smash the balls flat into a thin patty (about 1cm thick). Cook until the edges are crispy and browned, 2-3 minutes. Flip, add the cheese, cover with a lid and cook until the cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan.
SOME FRESHNESS
In a salad bowl, combine the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, and 5ml of sweetener. Add the salad leaves, the Carrot, the peppers, seasoning, and toss to combine.
TIME TO DINE
Top 3 [4]|#7DA0D7 of pancakes with the cheesy smashed patty, caramelised onions, and Gherkins. Drizzle over the mayo (to taste), then close with the remaining pancake. Serve the salad on the side and dig in, Chef!
CARAMELISED Onion
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the onions until caramelised, 12-15 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
PATTY PREP
In a bowl, combine the mince, the NOMU rub, and seasoning. Wet your hands slightly and shape the mince mixture into 3 [4]|#7DA0D7 balls, of about 1cm thick. Set aside.
PANCAKES PREP
In a bowl, combine the pancake mix with a pinch of salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until a smooth batter. The consistency should be pourable but not too runny.
LET THE FUN BEGIN
Place a non-stick pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, cook 6 [8]|#7DA0D7 small pancakes (about 10cm wide) until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan.
YOU’RE SMASHING THIS!
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the Beef balls, using a spatula or burger press, smash the balls flat into a thin patty (about 1cm thick). Cook until the edges are crispy and browned, 2-3 minutes. Flip, add the cheese, cover with a lid and cook until the cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan.
SOME FRESHNESS
In a salad bowl, combine the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, and 5ml of sweetener. Add the salad leaves, the Carrot, the peppers, seasoning, and toss to combine.
TIME TO DINE
Top 3 [4]|#7DA0D7 of pancakes with the cheesy smashed patty, caramelised onions, and Gherkins. Drizzle over the mayo (to taste), then close with the remaining pancake. Serve the salad on the side and dig in, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R188.69
for 4 servings · R47.17 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Bell Peppers needs 2Green Pepper R18.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R18.99
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White Balsamic Vinegar needs 40 mlHand Cooked Salt and White Balsamic Vinegar Flavoured Potato Crisps 50 g R17.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R17.99
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Salad Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Beef Mince needs 600 gHalaal Regular Beef Mince 1 kg 1 kg at R149.99 · 60% of packR89.99
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Gherkins needs 80 gMild Dill Gherkins 780 g 780 g at R63.99 · 10% of packR6.56
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Carrot needs 240 gBulk Large Carrots 3 kg 3 kg at R45.00 · 8% of packR3.60
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Cheddar Cheese needs 200 gBulk Cheddar Cheese 850 g 850 g at R169.99 · 24% of packR40.00
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Low Fat UHT Milk
- Hellmann's Tangy Mayonnaise
- NOMU Roast Rub
- Pancake Mix
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Smashed Beef Pancakes?
The preparation time for Smashed Beef Pancakes with caramelised onions, cheddar cheese & mayo is between 25 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Smashed Beef Pancakes with caramelised onions, cheddar cheese & mayo?
The total time required to make Smashed Beef Pancakes with caramelised onions, cheddar cheese & mayo is between 40 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Smashed Beef Pancakes provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Smashed Beef Pancakes?
Beef, Beef Mince, Bell Pepper, Carrot, Cheddar Cheese, Gherkins, Hellmann's Tangy Mayonnaise, Low Fat UHT Milk, NOMU Roast Rub, Onion, Pancake Mix, Salad Leaves, White Balsamic Vinegar
What is the nutritional information of Smashed Beef Pancakes?
Calories: 1276, Carbs: 113 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 57 grams, Sugar: 36.4 grams, Salt: 1072 grams
How do I prepare Smashed Beef Pancakes?
TIME TO DINE: Top 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 of pancakes with the cheesy smashed patty, caramelised onions, and gherkins. Drizzle over the mayo (to taste), then close with the remaining pancake. Serve the salad on the side and dig in, Chef! SOME FRESHNESS: In a salad bowl, combine the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, and 5ml of sweetener. Add the salad leaves, the carrot, the peppers, seasoning, and toss to combine. YOU’RE SMASHING THIS!: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the beef ball/s, using a spatula or burger press, smash the balls flat into a thin patty (about 1cm thick). Cook until the edges are crispy and browned, 1-2 minutes. Flip, add the cheese, cover with a lid and cook until the cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan. LET THE FUN BEGIN: Place a non-stick pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, cook 2 [4]|#7DA0D7 small pancakes (about 10cm wide) until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan. PANCAKES PREP: In a bowl, combine the pancake mix with a pinch of salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until a smooth batter. The consistency should be pourable but not too runny. PATTY PREP: In a bowl, combine the mince, the NOMU rub, and seasoning. Wet your hands slightly and shape the mince mixture into 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 balls, of about 1cm thick. Set aside. CARAMELISED ONION: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Smashed Beef Pancakes?
Beef, Beef Mince, Bell Pepper, Carrot, Cheddar Cheese, Gherkins, Hellmann's Tangy Mayonnaise, Low Fat UHT Milk, NOMU Roast Rub, Onion, Pancake Mix, Salad Leaves, White Balsamic Vinegar
How many calories does Smashed Beef Pancakes have?
1276 calories
How much fat content does Smashed Beef Pancakes have?
grams