Roadside Sliders* Recipe
Bite-Sized Burgers on Mini-Buns Served with Grilled Onions, Pickles and Ketchup
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Ingredients
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Beef Patties
Buns & Toppings
Sauce & Serving
Method
Beef Patties
- 1
Mix the meat
Place the ground beef in a bowl. Add kosher salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and onion powder. Gently fold ingredients together with your hands or a spatula until just combined — do not overwork (about 10–12 turns) to keep patties tender.
- 2
Portion and shape
Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions (about 2 ounces / ~56 g each). Lightly roll each portion into a ball, then press into thin patties roughly the diameter of the mini buns (they will shrink while cooking). Make a shallow indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to help them cook flat.
Buns & Toppings
- 3
Prep the onions
Peel the onions and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices, then separate into rings. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion rings and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden brown and edges are slightly caramelized, 10–15 minutes. Remove from pan and keep warm.
- 4
Beef Patties (cook)
- 5
Cook the patties
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, swirling to coat. Working in batches if necessary, add patties without crowding. Cook until browned at the edges and an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) is reached, about 2–3 minutes per side for thin 2-ounce patties. Transfer cooked patties to a plate and tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
Sauce & Serving
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