I saw this recipe today and I kid you not, it nearly made me ditch my low-carbohydrate diet and run to the nearest store to buy some burger buns.
This burger is a delicious, juicy twist on a classic Cuban sandwich. If you’ve never had a Cuban sandwich, you’re missing out—flavorful, juicy pork, Swiss cheese, pickles—it’s delicious. But I have a sneaking suspicion this burger is going to be a close second.
For this recipe you’ll need:
2 pounds ground chuck (20% fat for best flavor)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup best-quality mayonnaise
3 cloves roasted garlic, pureed
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
4 soft, classic hamburger buns
8 slices thinly sliced Swiss cheese
4 slices thinly sliced smoked ham
2 dill pickles, sliced 1/4-inch thick
To make this recipe:
In a bowl, combine the ground chuck, salt, and pepper. Pack the burgers firmly with your hands. Set aside.
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, roasted garlic, and Dijon mustard. Set aside.
Cook the burgers over medium-high heat, 5-7 minutes for medium-well (a few minutes more for well-done).
To assemble:
Spread the top and bottom of each bun with sauce. On the bottom buns, layer the burgers as follows:
One slice of Swiss cheese, the burger, a slice of ham, the pickles, and another slice of Swiss cheese.
Wrap burgers in aluminum foil, take them back to the grill and put them on the grill topped with a brick. Cook till crusty on both sides.
Now you’ve got a Cuban-sandwich burger!
**You can weight the burgers with a heavy pan if you’d like. If you’d like, you can omit this last step and eat them as they are, or put them in a panini maker or George Forman Grill to press them.
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