Mojito Burgers
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
1 cup Mayonnaise
1 Lime, Zested & Juiced
3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
2 lb Meat Of Choice For Hamburgers
1/4 cup Dark Rum
2 tsp Sugar
4 tsp Fresh Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped
2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
6 3 Inch By 4 Inch Pieces
Cuban Bread, Halved Lengthwise
Directions
*Prepare a med-hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover, or preheat a gas grill to med-high.
Lime Aioli:
*Combine the mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, and two cloves of minced garlic in a small mixing bowl and mix well
*Refrigerate until serving
Hamburger Patties:
*Combine one clove of minced garlic, beef, rum, sugar, mint, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; handling meat as little as possible to avoid compacted it; mix well
*Divide mixture into 6 equal portions and form portions into patties to fit pieces of cuban bread
*Place patties on the grill rack, cover, and cook, turning once just until done; about 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare
*During last few minutes of cooking, place cuban bread (cut side down) on out edges of rack to toast lightly
*Assemble burgers - spread generous amount of lime aioli over cut sides of cuban bread; on each bread bottom place a patty and the top half of the cuban bread
