Big Zuu’s Plantain Cheeseburgers
A bold, flavor-packed burger inspired by Big Zuu, stacked with juicy beef, sweet fried plantain, crispy bacon, melty cheddar, and creamy sauce inside a toasted brioche bun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 brioche buns
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 ripe plantain, sliced
- 8 slices streaky bacon
- 4 leaves fresh lettuce
- 4 slices tomato
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
- Fry plantain slices in olive oil until golden and caramelized, about 2–3 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Cook burger patties for 4–5 minutes per side, adding cheddar slices during the last minute to melt.
- Toast brioche buns cut side down in the same pan until golden.
- Cook bacon until crispy and drain on paper towels.
- Mix mayonnaise and ketchup to create a creamy burger sauce.
- Assemble burgers: layer lettuce, tomato, patty with melted cheese, bacon, fried plantain, and sauce between toasted buns.
- Secure with a skewer if needed and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe plantains with black spots for best flavor and caramelization.
- Chill patties for 10 minutes before cooking to help them hold their shape.
- To add heat, mix a bit of hot sauce into the burger sauce.
- Grill the patties and plantains for a smoky flavor variation.
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