Description
Mini sliders from Mexico blend zesty jalapeño-infused beef with tangy lime crema and fresh cilantro. Quick preparation and bold flavors make these bite-sized sandwiches perfect for gatherings you’ll enjoy sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 6 slider buns
- 6 slices cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5 ml) onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Toppings: lettuce
- Toppings: tomato
- Toppings: pickles
- Toppings: ketchup
- Toppings: mustard
Instructions
- Combine ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, gently blending ingredients to maintain meat’s tenderness.
- Carefully partition the seasoned meat mixture into 6 uniform portions, molding each into compact, round patties with gentle pressure.
- Preheat a skillet to medium heat for approximately 2-3 minutes, ensuring even cooking surface temperature.
- Place patties into the heated skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes on the first side until a golden-brown crust develops.
- Flip patties and cook an additional 2-3 minutes, monitoring internal temperature to reach 160°F for food safety.
- During the final minute of cooking, layer a cheese slice atop each patty, allowing it to melt smoothly.
- While meat cooks, lightly toast slider buns in a separate pan or toaster until edges become crisp and golden.
- Arrange cooked patties onto toasted buns, adding preferred condiments like lettuce, tomato, pickles, or special sauce.
- Serve immediately while patties remain hot and cheese is perfectly melted.
Notes
- Choose high-quality ground beef with a fat content around 80/20 for juicier, more flavorful sliders that won’t dry out during cooking.
- Season meat mixture gently to avoid overworking the beef, which can make patties tough and dense.
- Create a small dimple in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up and ensure even cooking.
- Try different cheese types like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or blue cheese for unique flavor profiles.
- For gluten-free options, swap traditional slider buns with lettuce wraps or gluten-free mini rolls.
- Keep patties uniform in size to guarantee consistent cooking times and prevent some sliders from being over or undercooked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg