Cuban Frita Burger

Joshua Weissman is the king of burgers.

Prep
10 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Total
30 minutes
Serves
1
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Cuban Frita Burger
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Ingredients

  • 4 oz (113g) 75/25 ground beef
  • 1/2 tsp (>1g) black pepper
  • 1 tsp (3g) kosher salt
  • ½ tsp (1g) cumin
  • ½  tsp (1g) smoked paprika
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, sweated
  • ¼ yellow onion, small dice, sweated
  • Thinly sliced potato sticks
  • Ketchup for garnish
  • 1 Cuban pan hamburger bun

Directions

Burger:

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Shape the beef into a thin patty, about 1/4 inch thick.
  3. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patty and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until it is cooked to your desired level of doneness.

Potato:

  1. Peel potato and use a mandolin to cut the potato into ⅛ inch slices. Use a sharp knife and cut into sticks ⅛ inch thick. Place potatoes into a bowl of water.
  2. In a small sauce pot, heat 1 quart of vegetable oil to 350°F.
  3. Drain potato on a paper towel and carefully add to the hot oil.
  4. Remove the potato sticks when they are golden. Drain on dry paper towels.
  5. Add kosher salt to taste.

Assembly:

  1. Toast buns.
  2. Place the bun heel on plate.
  3. Put the patty on top of the bun and top with potato sticks and ketchup. Finish with the top half of the bun.