FRITA CUBANO

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound 80/20 ground beef
1/2 pound Mexican chorizo
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium white onions, chopped
12 slices Swiss cheese
12 mini Hawaiian rolls, cut in half
Mini French Fries, recipe follows
3 large russet potatoes
1 quart peanut oil
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the quick mojo aioli: Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, cumin, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder. Cover and refrigerate until ready to dress the burgers.
  • For the burgers: Mix the ground beef, chorizo, cumin, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper in a large bowl, folding it over itself until thoroughly mixed. Let the meat rest 15 minutes at room temperature or for up to 4 hours refrigerated. Shape the meat into 12 balls all the same size, then lightly press them into chubby round patties.
  • Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. When the oil is shimmering, add the onions and sweat until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the patties on top of the onions and press the patties onto the onions using a spatula. Let cook, 3 to 4 minutes; the onions will continue to cook and caramelize in the patty juices, adding flavor to the patties. Flip the patties and cook until firm, 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove from the heat and top with the Swiss cheese.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon mojo aioli on the bottoms of each Hawaiian roll, then top with a patty and a generous handful of the Mini French Fries. Serve.
  • Peel the potatoes, then shred them on the largest holes of a box grater. Soak in cold water to remove starch and prevent browning, 5 minutes. Strain in a colander and dry on paper towels.
  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 375 degrees F.
  • Fry the potatoes in batches, moving the potatoes gently with a spider to keep them separated, until brown and crispy, about 4 minutes. Remove to a bowl, season with salt and toss to ensure all the fries are thoroughly seasoned.

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