Mini Cuban Burgers (Fritas) Recipe

Name: Mini Cuban Burgers (Fritas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
Place the bread crumbs in a large bowl.
2
Cover with milk and soak for 2 minutes.
3
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.
4
Form the mixture into 12 small 1-inch thick patties and refrigerate them for at least 45 minutes or up to 8 hours.
5
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Add about 1/2 of the burgers and brown them on each side, flipping with spatula, 5 to 7 minutes.
7
Set the fritas on the rolls and cook the remaining burgers.
8
Serve with generous amounts of ketchup.

1281

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 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, and more.

Yes, Mini Cuban Burgers (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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mini Cuban Burgers (Fritas)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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