Mini Man Burgers Alton Brown
Sink your teeth into Alton Brown’s irresistible Mini Man Burgers, a mouthwatering recipe that packs big flavor into bite-sized perfection! These sliders feature juicy, seasoned ground beef patties cooked to tender perfection, topped with gooey melted American cheese, sweet caramelized onions, and tangy dill pickles—all tucked into perfectly toasted mini buns. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes, this recipe is ideal for entertaining, game-day snacking, or satisfying a burger craving without the commitment of a full-sized sandwich. Serve them as appetizers, party bites, or a fun family dinner centerpiece—these mini burgers are sure to steal the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 1 whole Small yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Dill pickles, sliced
- 6 slices American cheese slices
- 6 whole Mini burger buns
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Finely dice the yellow onion.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the diced onion. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and caramelized. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Divide the ground beef into 6 even portions and shape into small patties approximately 2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Season each patty with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides.
In the same skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the patties to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side without pressing down.
Flip the patties and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Place a slice of American cheese on each patty during the final minute of cooking to allow cheese to melt.
While the patties are cooking, slice the mini burger buns in half and toast them lightly on a separate dry skillet or in a toaster oven, cut side down.
To assemble, place a patty on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a small spoonful of caramelized onions and a few slices of dill pickle. Cover with the top half of the bun.
Secure with a toothpick if serving as appetizers, and serve immediately. Enjoy your Mini Man Burgers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.6 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 69 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 758 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 293 mg | 6% | |
*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.
