Categories: Meals
Ingredients
- 2 kaiser rolls
- 1 lb. yuca
- 1 plum tomato
- 1 lime
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 red onion
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 oz. mayo
- 1 avocado
- 12 oz. ground beef
- 2 slices Monterey Jack
- 3 1/2 tbsp canole oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Directions
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eheat oven to 425. Slice rolls open horizontally. Cut yuca lengthwise into 1/4-inch fries. Rinse tomato, trim and discard ends, then cut into 4 equal slices. Halve lime. Mince garlic. Peel onion and thinly sliced into wings.
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On 1 baking sheet, toss yuca with 2 tbsp oil, onion powder, paprika, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer and roast, flipping halfway through, until tender and crisp, 25 minutes total. Meanwhile, on a separate baking sheet, toss tomato and onion with 1 tbsp oil, 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. Roast (with yuca) until tomato has softened and onion begins to char, about 15 minutes.
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While veggies roast, add garlic, 1/8 tsp salt and pepper to a container with mayo and stir to combine. Halve avocado and discard pit. Using a spoon, carefully scoop out flesh into a medium bowl, discarding skin. Add juice of 1 lime, 1/4 tsp salt and pepper to bowl with avocado, and mash with a fork until mostly smooth. Set aioli and avocado aside until ready to serve.
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In a separate medium bowl, combine 1/2 tsp salt and pepper. Pat beef dry with paper towel and add to bowl with seasoning. Using your hands, mix well and then form into 2 equal patties. Using your thumb, create a dimple on top of each.
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Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. When oil is shimmering, add burgers and sear, without flipping, about 4 minutes. Flip burgers, top with Monterey Jack, and reduce heat to medium. Sear until cheese is melted and burgers are browned and medium rare, 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer burgers to a plate, cover loosely with foil, and set aside to rest for about 5 minutes.
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While burgers rest, wipe pan clean and return to medium heat. Place buns cut-side down in pan and toast until light golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Layer rolls with burgers, then mashed avocado, then roasted tomato and onion. Serve with yuca fries and garlic aioli for dipping.