Cuban Hamburger

Name: Cuban Hamburger
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: canola oil, for frying; 1 large russet potato, peeled; kosher salt, to taste; 2/3 lb ground beef; 1/4 lb fresh chorizo sausage, casings removed; 1/4 cup finely crushed saltine crackers (about 6); 1 tablespoon finely chopped yellow onion; 1/2 teaspoon smoked spanish paprika; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 6 soft hamburger buns, toasted; ketchup, for serving

Submitted by Pinay0618

"Variations of this yummy burger can be found all over Miami. I found this version posted at Saveur. Prep time includes 30 minutes chill time."

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 6

ingredients

canola oil, for frying
1 large russet potato, peeled
kosher salt, to taste
²⁄₃ lb ground beef
¹⁄₄ lb fresh chorizo sausage, casings removed
¹⁄₄ cup finely crushed saltine crackers (about 6)
1 tablespoon finely chopped yellow onion
¹⁄₂ teaspoon smoked spanish paprika
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
6 soft hamburger buns, toasted
ketchup, for serving

directions

Heat oven to 200°. Pour oil into a 4-qt. saucepan until it reaches a depth of 2"; heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 330°. Meanwhile, working over a large bowl, grate potato using the large-holed side of a box grater. Soak grated potatoes in water for 1 minute and drain. Spread potatoes on a kitchen towel and pat dry. Working in batches, fry potatoes until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to paper towels and season lightly with salt; set aside.
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the ground beef, chorizo, crushed crackers, onions, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper; process until mixture forms a ball around the blade. Transfer meat mixture to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Form meat into 6 thin patties. Heat a 12" cast-iron skillet over medium heat; add the patties and cook, flipping once, until browned and cooked through, 5–6 minutes. Transfer burger patties to a plate. Spread some ketchup on the bottom half of each bun and top with a burger patty and a mound of the fried potatoes.

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Reviews

Oh man, this was good! I left out the ketchup and added a few thin slices of raw onion. YUM. Will definately make again.<br/>Update: I never thought I would be saying this but ketchup really does make the dish!

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