You could make your own shoestring potatoes, but you can also just get them at a grocery store in the potato chip aisle. I think shoestring potatoes were more popular when I was a kid, but they can still be easily found. There are many other toppings that you could add to these burgers, such as onion, lettuce, tomato, fried egg, or any other topping. What makes these burgers unique is the seasoning and the shoestring potatoes. Next time I make these burgers, I'll have to make a guava milkshake to truly replicate the Little Havana experience.
Cuban Fritas
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin, divided
- 1 tablespoon paprika, divided
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces ground beef
- 8 ounces ground pork
- Sliced cheese, optional
- 4 hamburger buns
- Shoestring potatoes
In a small bowl, combine ketchup, mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 clove of garlic, vinegar, and sugar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Combine beef, pork, remaining cumin, remaining garlic, and remaining paprika in a large bowl and mix by hand just until combined. Form into 4 large burger patties and season burger patties with salt and pepper. Cook burgers to desired doneness in a skillet on the stovetop, topping with cheese for the last minute of cooking. Transfer to a plate and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Place burgers on buns, cover with fried shoestring potatoes, spread top bun with sauce and close burgers, pressing down gently until they just hold together. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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