Photo: Cuban-style Burgers on the Grill Recipe
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.
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By mdb749
Scottsdale, AZ
on December 17, 2012
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OMG - I'm still reeling from the excellent hamburger I made from Bobby Flay's recipe. I don't think I've had a better burger in my life - even in a restaurant. It was off the charts wonderful. I only used 6 oz. of meat per burger (getting up there in age which was perfect for my crowd. I would not change a thing, other than that. Something about the combo of the beef, ham, cheese and pickle that just tickled my taste buds. My guests said the same thing. This WILL be made again - and soon. Don't skip anything!
By thewhitcakes_11...
PA
on December 28, 2010
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We have been making these burgers for years now and they are, by far, the most delicious burgers we've ever made. Generally, I use lean ground beef, but sometimes turkey burgers and sometimes veggie burgers. Either way, they have SO MUCH flavor. The mayo is fantastic. We use the garlic dill pickles. These burgers are not difficult to make and sooo good.
By Psychonaut
Silver Lake, OH
on November 29, 2010
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Wow! I made these several times over the summer and they are always amazing. A little extra effort at a cookout but totally worth it.
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