Description
Mini sliders showcase a perfect blend of juicy beef and classic American flavors. Crisp buns cradle savory patties, promising a delightful bite you’ll crave at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 1 pound ground beef
Breads:
- 12 mini burger buns
Seasonings and Cooking Fats:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Toppings:
- Cheese slices (American, cheddar, or preferred variety)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet to medium-high temperature, coating the surface with a thin layer of vegetable oil for optimal searing.
- Gently shape ground beef into 12 compact, uniform mini patties, ensuring even thickness and seasoning thoroughly with salt and pepper.
- Carefully place patties into the hot skillet, cooking for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side until a rich golden-brown crust develops and meat reaches desired internal doneness.
- Simultaneously, use a separate skillet to warm mini burger buns, melting butter and toasting until edges turn crispy and golden.
- During the final minute of cooking, delicately layer cheese slices atop each patty, allowing them to melt smoothly and create a creamy texture.
- Construct sliders by nestling hot patties onto toasted buns, then embellish with preferred condiments like ketchup, mustard, pickles, lettuce, or tomato slices.
- Plate immediately while ingredients remain hot and cheese remains soft, presenting an inviting and appetizing mini burger selection.
Notes
- Customize patty thickness to ensure even cooking, aiming for uniform 1/4-inch rounds that grill quickly and stay juicy.
- Gently shape beef without overworking to maintain tender, loose meat texture that prevents dense, tough sliders.
- Select high-fat ground beef (80/20 blend) for maximum flavor and natural juiciness during cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 160°F for safe consumption while preserving meat’s moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg