Description
Juicy mini beef patties topped with creamy avocado and tangy pickled onions—bold, balanced, and perfect for gatherings or casual meals.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or your preferred blend)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup distilled white vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- Slider buns (8‑count)
- 1 small avocado, thinly sliced
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
- Optional toppings: lettuce, thin tomato slices
Instructions
- **Make the pickled onions:** In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and a pinch of salt; bring to a simmer until sugar dissolves. Pour over sliced onions in a jar and let sit at room temperature until cooled. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- **Shape patties:** Divide beef into 8 small sliders (~2 oz each). Flatten slightly, season with salt and pepper, and let rest at room temperature for a few minutes. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- **Cook patties:** Heat a skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high; add a little oil. Cook patties 2 minutes per side. During the second side, top each with cheese (optional) and cover until melted. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- **Toast buns:** Lightly toast slider buns on a griddle or pan until golden. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- **Assemble sliders:** Spread mayonnaise on the top bun. On the bottom bun, place the beef patty, then top with pickled onions, tomato (if using), lettuce, and avocado slices. Cap with the top bun. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- **Serve immediately** with sides like sweet potato fries for a complete meal. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Notes
- Pickled onions add a standout tang that elevates creamy avocado and savory beef—blend balance is key.
- You can swap mashed avocado or guacamole if preferred for added creaminess.
- Use grass-fed beef for richer flavor and leaner nutrition.
- Make pickled onions a day ahead to streamline assembly and deepen flavor.
- Cheese (like cheddar) is optional, but melts beautifully over hot patties for a gooey layer.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Light Meal
- Method: Stovetop cooking and assembly
- Cuisine: Contemporary American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: ≈200 kcal*
- Sugar: ≈2 g
- Sodium: ≈200 mg
- Fat: ≈10 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈15 g
- Fiber: ≈1 g
- Protein: ≈10 g
- Cholesterol: ≈30 mg
