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Smash Burger Sliders

The best way to make the most out of a pound of ground beef! Super easy little sliders made just like your favorite smash burgers. The beef is flavorful with crispy edges and we top them with a great burger sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and serve them in soft little slider buns. The perfect weeknight dinner!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 sliders

Ingredients

The Burgers...

  • 16 ounces of ground beef (80/20 is best)
  • 1 tablespoon of worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of mustard (yellow, stone ground or dijon)
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of onion powder
  • salt and black pepper

The Sauce...

  • 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons of ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard (can swap for other mustard if preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon of sweet relish
  • a pinch of cayenne (optional)
  • a pinch of salt and black pepper

Assembly...

  • slider buns
  • provolone cheese, slices
  • leafy greens
  • tomato, slices
  • red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

Prep the sauce…

  • Combine 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon of sweet relish in a small dish
  • Add a pinch of cayenne (optional) and a pinch of salt and black pepper 
  • Taste and adjust if necessary 

Prep the burger mixture…

  • Combine 16 ounces of ground beef with 1 tablespoon of worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of mustard, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder and a generous pinch of salt and black pepper until everything is evenly distributed 
  • Portion 1.5 ounce balls (about the size of a golf ball) 

Cook the burgers…

  • Place a large cast iron skillet over medium to medium high heat and let the skillet warm up a bit
  • Very lightly oil the skillet with a neutral oil
  • Place a portion of beef onto the hot skillet, top with a small square of parchment paper and use a meat press or unslotted spatula to firmly press the burger out very thin
  • Remove the parchment paper and let the burger cook for about 60 seconds undisturbed 
  • Repeat with additional portions of beef without crowding the skillet too much
  • Once the underside is crispy, flip the burgers and add a slice of provolone 
  • Cook until the cheese is melted and then transfer the burger onto a cutting board to rest while you cook the remaining portions of beef 

Assemble the burgers…

  • Add a patty or two into each slider bun and top with sauce and your favorite toppings