Cuban Burger

Ingredients

Burger buns

4, preferably cuban bread or soft sandwich rolls

Ground beef

1 pound, preferably 80/20 for juiciness

Dill pickles

8 slices

Swiss cheese

4 slices

Ham

4 slices, thinly sliced

Mustard

4 tablespoons, yellow or dijon for a tangy kick

Salt

1 teaspoon, to taste

Pepper

1/2 teaspoon, to taste

Onion powder

1 teaspoon

Garlic powder

1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to avoid overworking the meat, then form into 4 equal patties.
2. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place the patties on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
3. During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of Swiss cheese and a slice of ham. Cover the grill or skillet with a lid to melt the cheese.
4. While the patties are cooking, prepare the buns. Spread 1 tablespoon of mustard on the bottom half of each bun.
5. Once the patties are cooked and the cheese is melted, place each patty on top of the mustard-covered bun, add two slices of dill pickles, and cap with the top half of the bun.
6. Serve the burgers hot with your choice of sides.