Food Network: Cuban-style Burgers on the Grill

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Cuban-style Burgers on the Grill
Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay

Ingredients
2 pounds ground chuck
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

Directions

Preheat the grill to high. Form the meat into 4
(1/4-inch thick) burgers. Season the meat with salt and pepper on both sides.
Grill for 2 to 3 minutes on both sides for medium doneness. When the burgers are
done, remove from the heat and reduce heat to medium-low.

Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise and roasted garlic in a small bowl and season
with salt and pepper, to taste. Spread both sides of each bun with mayonnaise and
mustard. Place a slice of cheese on the bottom portion of each bun, place the
burger on top of the cheese, then top the cheese with a slice of ham and another
slice of cheese, and finally, the pickle slices. Place the tops of the bun over
the pickles, wrap the burgers in aluminum foil, and place them on the grill. Using
a heavy pan or a brick wrapped in foil, press down on the burgers for about 30
seconds to 1 minute. Lower the lid on the grill and continue grilling for 1 to 2
minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the bun has become pressed and

firm.