Mini Cuban Burgers (Fritas)
These Cuban fritas are flavorful, juicy, and perfect for a fun meal. The combination of lean ground beef, fresh lime juice, and a hint of garlic creates a delicious patty that is bound to become a favorite. Serve these mini burgers on soft rolls with a side of ketchup for a satisfying meal the whole family will enjoy.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dried bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 large yellow onion, grated on the large-hole side of a box grater
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 3 tablespoons ketchup, plus extra for serving
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 mini hamburger rolls or Cuban rolls
Instructions
- Place the bread crumbs in a large bowl. Cover with milk and soak for 2 minutes. Add the onion, the beaten egg, ground beef, lime juice, ketchup, garlic powder, salt, and paprika and work the ingredients together with your hands or a wooden spoon just until combined. Form the mixture into 12 small 1-inch thick patties and refrigerate them for at least 45 minutes or up to 8 hours.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add about 1/2 of the burgers and brown them on each side, flipping with spatula, 5 to 7 minutes. Set the fritas on the rolls and cook the remaining burgers. Serve with generous amounts of ketchup.
Cook Time
0H15M
Prep Time
PT0H15M
Yield
6 servings
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 6 servings
- Calories: 572
- Fat Content: 36g
- Saturated Fat Content: 13g
- Carbohydrate Content: 29g
- Fiber Content: 2g
- Sugar Content: 5g
- Protein Content: 32g
- Cholesterol Content: 140mg
- Sodium Content: 583mg
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