Cuban Hamburgers (Fritas) Recipe

Name: Cuban Hamburgers (Fritas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; ¼ cup milk (I use skim with good results); ½ cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg; ½ teaspoon paprika; 1 small onion, minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon ketchup; salt and pepper; 6 hamburger buns; shoestring potatoes (Papitas Fritas)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
¼ cup milk (I use skim with good results)
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
½ teaspoon paprika
1 small onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon ketchup
salt and pepper
6 hamburger buns
shoestring potatoes (Papitas Fritas)

1
In a small bowl, combine milk and breadcrumbs.
2
Let sit for a moment or two for the crumbs to absorb the milk.
3
In a larger bowl, mix together the beef, egg, paprika, onion, garlic, lime juice, ketchup and the bread crumb/milk mixture.
4
Make sure it is well combined and then cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors come together.
5
I left it for about 24 hours with good results.
6
Form into patties and either fry in a little olive oil or grill over hot coals (they will stick to your grill so oil well).
7
They should be cooked through, not rare (as I usually like it).
8
We grilled them (1/2 lb burgers) for about 5-6 minutes per side.
9
Serve them on buns and top with the shoestring potatoes if desired along with a little more ketchup.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, ¼ cup milk (I use skim with good results), ½ cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Cuban Hamburgers (Fritas) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cuban Hamburgers (Fritas)

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