Description
Savory mini sliders bring together classic American burger flavors in bite-sized perfection. Juicy beef patties nestled on small buns create an irresistible party appetizer that guests will devour with enthusiasm.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) onion powder
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) paprika
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) Worcestershire sauce
Bun and Toppings:
- 8 mini slider buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese, halved
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced red onions
- Pickles
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend ground beef with aromatic seasonings including garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, ensuring ingredients are evenly distributed without excessive manipulation.
- Carefully partition the seasoned meat mixture into 8 uniform portions, gently forming compact patties slightly larger than slider buns to compensate for potential shrinkage during cooking.
- Preheat a skillet or grill pan to medium-high temperature, lightly lubricating the surface with olive oil. Sear patties for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, achieving desired internal doneness, and crown each with a half slice of cheddar cheese during the final cooking minute to facilitate melting.
- Utilize the same heated cooking surface to delicately toast mini slider buns until achieving a golden, crisp exterior.
- Construct sliders by strategically layering components: crisp lettuce, vibrant tomato slices, melted cheese-topped beef patty, sharp red onion rings, and tangy pickles on the bottom bun. Optional condiment embellishments include ketchup and mustard, completed by positioning the top bun.
- Present immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and textural integrity, ready for immediate consumption.
Notes
- Prep the meat gently to keep sliders tender and prevent tough texture from overmixing.
- Choose high-quality ground beef with 80/20 fat content for juiciest, most flavorful mini burgers.
- Customize sliders by experimenting with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or blue cheese for unique flavor profiles.
- Make gluten-free version by using lettuce wraps instead of traditional slider buns or selecting gluten-free bread alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg