How to Make The Cuban Burger 'FRITA' - A Step-by-Step Guide

The Cuban Frita is a delicious and flavorful burger that has its roots in Cuban cuisine. This unique and tasty burger is a beloved street food in Cuba and is made with a combination of ground beef, chorizo, and a variety of spices and seasonings, giving it a distinctive and bold flavor.

One of the defining characteristics of the Cuban Frita is the use of chorizo, which adds a richness and complexity to the beef patty. Additionally, the use of a special seasoning blend, which typically ...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ pound ground beef
  • ¼ pound ground pork
  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pimenton de la Vera (smoked Spanish paprika)
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon vegetable oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 14 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 24 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 burgers

  • Mix the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, milk, egg, onion, ketchup, salt, Pimenton de la Vera, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined; divide the mixture into 12 equal ball shapes. Place in refrigerator for 3 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs in the skillet, flattening them with the back of a spatula as they cook, about 7 minutes per side for well done. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (72 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    101 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 40mg
    • Sodium: 466mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 114mg