Hamburguesa A lo Pobre
A Peruvian twist on a classic burger, the Hamburguesa a lo Pobre is topped with sweet plantains, onions, a fried egg, and an optional bright tomato slice. Aji amarillo sauce or aioli is a delicious addition!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hamburger Buns
- oil for cooking
- 1 large onion sliced
- 1 tomato sliced
- 2 plantains sliced
- 4 eggs
Instructions
- Prep work: Slice the onions, plantains, and tomato. If making fries, do this as well.
- The patties: Form the ground beef into generous patties (this is not the time to skimp!). Season boldly with salt and pepper.
- Cook the patties: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook to your desired doneness, flipping once. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the onions: In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed. Sauté the sliced onions until softened and slightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Fry the plantains: Add more oil if needed. Fry the plantains until golden brown and tender, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Fry the eggs: Fry the eggs sunny-side up, ensuring the yolks remain runny.
- Toast the buns: Lightly toast your hamburger buns.
- Assemble the feast: On the bottom bun, layer the burger patty, sautéed onions, a tomato slice, fried plantains, and the fried egg. Drizzle with your chosen sauce if desired. Add fries alongside the burger. Top with the other bun.
- Enjoy: Get ready for a burst of flavors and textures in this satisfying Peruvian burger experience!