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Sweet and Smoky Beef Sliders with Caramelized Onions

Close-up of a delicious beef slider topped with melted white and yellow cheese and a generous layer of caramelized onions.
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Create flavor-dense mini burgers perfect for your next cookout, featuring juicy beef and rich, slow-cooked onions for a gourmet appetizer bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 12 slider buns
  • 1/2 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, sliced or shredded
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Instructions

  1. Prepare the caramelized onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 25 to 35 minutes until deep brown and sweet. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Set aside.
  2. Form the beef patties: Gently mix the ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and form them into small patties, slightly wider than the slider buns.
  3. Cook the sliders: Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium doneness. During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese and cover the skillet briefly to melt.
  4. Toast the buns: Spread the softened butter on the cut sides of the slider buns. Place them cut-side down on the griddle for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly golden brown.
  5. Assemble the gourmet appetizer: Place a cheesy beef patty on the bottom half of each bun. Top the patty generously with the sweet and smoky caramelized onions. Place the top bun on.
  6. Serve immediately for your cookout food ideas.

Notes

  • For extra smoky flavor, mix 1/4 teaspoon of liquid smoke into the ground beef mixture before forming the patties.
  • If you are making sliders for a crowd, you can prepare the caramelized onions up to two days ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator.
  • Use high-quality beef for the juiciest results in these mini burgers.

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