Mini Burgers
Perfectly bite-sized and bursting with classic burger flavors, these Mini Burgers are designed to steal the spotlight at any gathering! Made with juicy ground beef seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, these tiny patties are cooked to perfection and finished with optional melted cheese for a decadent touch. Toasted butter-brushed mini buns provide the perfect base, layered with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato slices, tangy pickles, and a drizzle of ketchup and creamy mayonnaise. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this recipe yields 12 sliders, making them an ideal choice for parties, barbecues, or game-day snacking. Serve them as is or customize with your favorite toppings to create the ultimate handheld treat everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 12 pieces Mini burger buns
- 6 slices Cheese slices (optional)
- 6 leaves Lettuce leaves
- 1 whole Tomato, sliced
- 12 pieces Pickles, sliced
- 0.25 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
Divide the beef mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a small patty, about 2-3 inches in diameter. Make a shallow indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing up during cooking.
Heat a large skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Lightly grease the surface with a small amount of oil or cooking spray.
Cook the patties for 2-3 minutes per side or until they reach your desired level of doneness. For cheeseburgers, place half a slice of cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking to let it melt.
While the patties are cooking, slice the mini burger buns in half. Melt the butter and lightly brush it on the cut sides of the buns.
Toast the buttered sides of the buns on the skillet or grill until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
Assemble the mini burgers by placing a couple of lettuce leaves on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a cooked beef patty, a slice of tomato, a pickle, and a drizzle of ketchup and mayonnaise. Top with the other half of the bun.
Secure each mini burger with a toothpick if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.7 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 796 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 13.8 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 238 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
