Garlic mayo is a creamy sauce blending mayonnaise with minced garlic, often used to enhance various dishes.

Garlic Mayo

Fresh avocado with lime, cilantro, and onion.

Guacamole

Ham, cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes, and arugula.

Ham and Cheese Sandwich

pair w / Negra Modelo, Frita Sangria, Atwater Dirty Blond, Cuba Libre (especially good with jalapeños on your Frita)

In a large bowl combine ground beef and ground pork. Add finely grated onion (squeeze out excess moisture if very wet), minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, black pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Gently mix just until combined — avoid overworking the meat. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into flattened discs about 4 inches in diameter and roughly 1/2 inch thick. Press a small dimple in the center of each patty to prevent doming while cooking.

Make and shape patties

Heat a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat and add 1 teaspoon neutral oil. Once shimmering, add patties without crowding the pan (cook in batches if necessary). Cook 3–4 minutes per side for medium, longer if you prefer well done. If patties are thicker, reduce heat slightly and cook to desired doneness, flipping once. Transfer cooked patties to a plate and let rest 3 minutes.

Cook patties

While patties rest, whisk together ketchup, mayonnaise, smoked paprika, hot sauce (if using), lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste. Chill or set aside at room temperature until assembly.

Combine vinegar, sugar and water in a small bowl and stir until sugar dissolves. Add the thinly sliced onions and toss to coat. Let sit at least 10 minutes; if you have 30 minutes they’ll soften and mellow further. Drain before assembling if excess liquid bothers you.

Quick-pickle onions

If using pickled jalapeños, have them ready. Crumble or grate cheese if desired.

Prepare other garnishes

Butter the insides of the rolls lightly. Heat a clean skillet over medium and toast buttered sides until golden, about 1–2 minutes.

To assemble each frita: spread about 1 tablespoon of the frita sauce on the bottom bun, place the hot beef patty on top, add a generous pinch of the quick-pickled onions, a few slices of pickled jalapeño if using, and a sprinkle of queso fresco or grated mozzarella if desired. Drizzle another teaspoon of sauce on top or spread on the top bun. Close sandwich and press lightly.

Serve immediately with your suggested pairings (Negra Modelo, Frita Sangria, Atwater Dirty Blond, or a Cuba Libre).

ground beef (80/20)

ground pork

onion, very finely grated or minced

garlic, minced

smoked paprika

ground cumin

salt

freshly ground black pepper

Worcestershire sauce

neutral oil (vegetable or canola) for pan

ketchup

mayonnaise

hot sauce (optional, like sriracha)

lime juice

yellow onion, thinly sliced into rings

white onion, thinly sliced (optional for extra crispness)

vinegar (white or red wine) for quick-pickling onions

sugar

water

pickled jalapeños (optional)

crumbled queso fresco or grated mozzarella (optional)

Cuban-style soft rolls or bolillo / potato rolls

unsalted butter, softened (for toasting buns)

BEEF FRITA

Make BEEF FRITA Recipe in just 45m. pair w / Negra Modelo, Frita Sangria, Atwater Dirty Blond, Cuba Libre (especially good with jalapeños on your Frita)

BEEF FRITA

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