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Start by adding the oil to a skillet.
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Bring it to a medium heat, then toss in the shallot and garlic.
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Cook this just until it sweats, about 4 minutes, then remove from the heat and let cool.
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Add the ground chuck to a mixing bowl.
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To a smaller bowl, add in the salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
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Use your finger and swirl to combine the seasonings.
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Add the seasoning to the ground chuck, along with the cooled shallot and garlic mixture.
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Use your hand to combine everything with the ground chuck.
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Form into golf ball, or a bit larger, shapes.
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Get a large cast iron, or nonstick skillet onto a medium high heat.
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Add a few of the burgers to the skillet and let these sit there and cook for a minute or so, then smash them down into thin patties.
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Ive been a big fan of the smashed burger lately.
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Something about the caramelization of them just turns me on.
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Let these cook for a few minutes, then flip.
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Top with some of the American cheese, and let that melt.
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Cook for another minute or so, then finish making the Cuban Fritas.
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Add the cheeseburger to the sliced bun, then top with a small handful of the shoestring potatoes.
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Repeat with however many sliders you want to make.
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Serve with pickles if desired.
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The end result is nothing short of amazing.
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You get this awesome crunch with adds great texture to the burger, then the seasoning itself is out of this world.
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Its got great garlic flavor, with that awesome hint of cumin.
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It actually might have you questioning your standard burger from now on, and my wife and kids loved it as well.
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Hope you enjoy!
