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Colombian Style Hamburgers

Cultural Context

Colombian style hamburgers, or hamburguesas, are a beloved street food that reflects the country's vibrant culinary culture. Originating in urban areas, these burgers are characterized by their generous toppings and unique flavor combinations, making them a favorite among locals. Today, variations can be found across Colombia and in Colombian communities worldwide, often featuring local ingredients like avocado and arepas alongside traditional toppings.

ColombianCOmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup cabbage, finely diced
1/2 cup carrot, shredded
1/4 cup white onion, diced
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sour cream
1/2 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 lime, juiced
ground cumin
ground black pepper
pinch of salt
4 slices of bacon, cut in half
1/3 pound ground beef
quesito Colombiano cheese
lettuce
tomato
potato chips
mustard
garlic mayonnaise
pink sauce
pineapple sauce
burger buns

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be less expensive.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns offer more fiber, while white bread can be a budget option.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

avocado

🥗Healthier: smashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Smashed peas provide creaminess with fewer calories, while sour cream is a cost-effective substitute.

1

Prepare the coleslaw by combining 1 cup of finely diced cabbage, 1/2 cup of shredded carrot, and 1/4 cup of diced white onion in a bowl.

2

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of sour cream, 1/2 tablespoon of vinegar, the juice of 1/2 lime, a little ground cumin, ground black pepper, and a pinch of salt to the bowl.

3

Mix the coleslaw ingredients together and let it set while preparing other ingredients.

4

Cook 4 slices of bacon cut in half in a skillet until crispy.

5

Shape 1/3 pound of ground beef into a patty, seasoning with salt and black pepper, and set aside.

6

In the same skillet, after removing the bacon, add a little fresh oil and cook the hamburger patty until done.

7

Once the burger is almost done, add a couple slices of quesito Colombiano cheese on top to melt.

8

Assemble the burger by laying down lettuce, tomato slices, and the cooked bacon on the bottom bun.

9

Place the burger patty with melted cheese on top of the bacon.

10

Add coleslaw on top of the patty, followed by mustard, garlic mayonnaise, pink sauce, and pineapple sauce.

11

Crush some potato chips and sprinkle them on top of the assembled burger before placing the top bun on.

12

Serve the burger immediately.

Cooking Techniques

grillingfrying

Equipment Needed

skilletbowlspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Hamburguesas Colombianas

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