Cuban Frita-Style Burger

Cuban Frita-Style Burger

🥘 Ingredients

  • Black Pepper
    1 tsp
  • Coleslaw Mix
    8 oz
  • Cooking Oil
    1 tbsp
  • Crispy Fried Onions
    2 unit
  • Cumin
    1 tsp
  • Dried Oregano
    1 tsp
  • Fry Seasoning
    2 tbsp
  • Garlic Powder
    2 tsp
  • Ground Beef
    20 oz
  • Ketchup
    2 unit
  • Lime
    2 unit
  • Mayonnaise
    1/2 c
  • Potato Buns
    4 unit
  • Salt
    1 tsp
  • Scallions
    4 unit
  • Sugar
    2 tbsp
  • Sweet Potato
    4 unit
  • Tomato
    2 unit

🍳 Cookware

  • baking sheet
  • small bowl
  • medium bowl
  • large bowl
  • large pan
  1. 1
    Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry produce. Cut Sweet Potato into ½-inch-thick wedges. Toss on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of Cooking Oil , half the Fry Seasoning (you'll use the rest in Step 4), Salt , and Black Pepper . Roast on top rack until tender and lightly crisped, ⏱️ 20 minutes to ⏱️ 22 minutes (you'll finish the sweet potatoes in Step 5).
    Sweet Potato: 4 unit, Cooking Oil: 1 tbsp, Fry Seasoning: 2 tbsp, Salt: 1 tsp, Black Pepper: 1 tsp
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, trim and thinly slice Scallions , separating whites from greens. Zest and quarter Lime . Thinly slice Tomato into rounds.
    Scallions: 4 unit, Lime: 2 unit, Tomato: 2 unit
  3. 3
    In a small bowl , combine Ketchup and half the Mayonnaise . Set aside. In a medium bowl , combine Coleslaw Mix , scallion greens, remaining mayonnaise, juice from half the lime, a pinch of Sugar , salt, and pepper. Set aside.
    Ketchup: 2 unit, Mayonnaise: 1/2 c, Coleslaw Mix: 8 oz, Sugar: 2 tbsp
  4. 4
    In a large bowl , combine Ground Beef , scallion whites, Garlic Powder , half the Cumin , half the Dried Oregano , remaining Fry Seasoning, and juice from one lime wedge (all the cumin, all the oregano, and juice from two lime wedges for 4 servings). Form into two patties (four patties for 4), each slightly wider than a burger bun. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook to desired doneness, ⏱️ 3 minutes to ⏱️ 5 minutes per side. While patties cook, halve and toast Potato Buns .
    Ground Beef: 20 oz, Garlic Powder: 2 tsp, Cumin: 1 tsp, Dried Oregano: 1 tsp, Potato Buns: 4 unit
  5. 5
    Once sweet potatoes are done, remove sheet from oven and carefully toss with as much lime zest as you like. Taste and season with salt.
  6. 6
    Spread bottom buns with a thin layer of mayo-ketchup sauce. Fill buns with patties, tomato, and as many Crispy Fried Onions as you like. Divide burgers, slaw, and zesty sweet potatoes between plates. Serve with remaining mayo-ketchup sauce on the side for dipping.
    Crispy Fried Onions: 2 unit