The Cuban Sandwich in burger form! Hand formed pork and beef patties, grilled, and topped with deli smoked ham and cheese. Add pickles, mayo, and mustard makes an unbelievable burger!
It is #BBQWeek! I am celebrating all thing BBQ this week with a handful of amazing blogging friends. We are here to beef-up your recipe book just in time for grilling season!
I am starting the week with my Cuban Sandwich Burger. The Cuban is one of my favorite sandwiches, and making it into burger form for my grill is just delicious! I hand form my patties, add thinly sliced ham, swiss cheese, pickles, mayo, and mustard. If you are a Cuban Sandwich lover- these are the burgers for you!
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Here are a few helpful tip to make your Cuban Sandwich Burgers!
- Use a miroplane grater to zest the orange and lime. The finer the zest the better for mixing into the burgers.
- Make sure that the burger patties are not too round. The burgers will become very thick as they cook, and it will take a long time to come to temperature.
- Thin sliced ham works best because you can pile it on top of the burger and top with cheese.
- When in doubt a few extra pickles equals extra deliciousness.
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Cuban Sandwich Burger
Ingredients
- ¾ lb lean ground beef
- ¾ lb ground pork
- 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
- 1 tsp fresh lime zest
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 8 slices thin smoked ham
- 4 slices swiss cheese
- 3 tablespoon mayo
- 2 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 16 dill pickle slices
- 4 hamburger buns (I suggest a sturdy bun because this is a hearty burger)
Instructions
- Pre-heat grill to medium heat. Mix the mayo and mustard together and set aside.
- Add beef, pork, zest, and seasoning to a medium bowl. Mix by hand until everything is evenly mixed.
- Pat four burgers. Place burgers on the grill and grill 5 minutes per side. Once burger temperature has reached 150°F. Place ham and cheese on the burger. Allow the cheese to melt and burger to reach 160°F.
- Remove burgers from grill. Spread the mayo/mustard sauce evenly on all burger buns. Add pickles, and place burgers on the buns.
- Enjoy!
Ellen
Living in Florida I LOVE Cuban sandwiches so I'm sure this is absolutely delicious!
Nicole
All those seasonings and flavors! Yes Please! This burger looks heavenly!!
Jolene
We eat lots of burgers and I'm always looking for new ways to change them up. This looks amazing!
Kate
Cubans are so good! Loving all those pickles!
Teri@The Freshman Cook
I love, love, love this burger! I love a Cuban Sandwich and this is the best idea ever!
Cindy
Cuban flavor for a burger sounds so good!
Hannah Lewis
Oooh this sounds so delightful!
Wendy Klik
I have only had a Cuban sandwich once when I was on vacation in Florida. I loved it and I'm sure I will love this burger too.
Camilla at Culinary Adventures
I love all the flavors of a Cubano. I never imagined it in the shape of a burger. Genius. I can't wait to try it.
Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck
Totally making this soon! I love anything Cubany sandwichy!!!
Hezzi-D
We love Cubans! Awesome idea to turn it into a burger!
Jaida ~ Sweet Beginnings
Oh my goodness - I love a good Cuban sandwich and burgers are life - so this combo of the two sounds divine! Adding it to our summer grilling list asap!
Terri Steffes
We had our first Cuban sandwich while staying in Tampa a few years ago. My husband loved it, so this burger would be a nice surprise for him!
Christie
I love Cubano sandwiches. I had my first one in Bogota, Colombia. So so good. I am definitely putting this one on the menu!