Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsUmana YanaThe People's Burger Recipe

The People's Burger Recipe

Inspired by Umana Yana
Time30m
Serves4

Umana seasoned beef burger with aioli, greens, grilled red onion & goat cheese served with sweet yellow plantains

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Ingredients

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Burger and Ingredients

Method

Preparation and Cooking

  1. 1

    Prepare the Burger Patties

    In a bowl, combine ground beef with Umana seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and form into 4 equal-sized patties.

  2. 2

    Grill the Burger Patties

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired doneness.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Grilled Onion

    Slice the red onion into thick rings. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side until tender and slightly charred.

  4. 4

    Cook the Plantains

    Peel the sweet yellow plantains and cut them into slices. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and fry the plantain slices until golden brown on both sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Burger

    On each burger bun, spread a generous amount of aioli. Add the beef patty, grilled onion, mixed greens, and crumbled goat cheese. Top with the other half of the bun.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve the burgers warm alongside the fried sweet plantains.

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