Appetizer: United States - Beef Sliders

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 12

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 6 min

Total 21 min

Ingredients

1 lb / 450 g ground beef (80 / 20)
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
8–12 mini slider buns or dinner rolls
4–6 slices cheddar cheese, cut to size
1 small onion, thinly sliced and lightly sautéed or pickled
Pickle slices to taste
Ketchup to taste
Mustard to taste
2 tbsp (30 ml) butter, melted (for toasting buns)

Instructions

1. Divide beef into 8–12 equal portions and form small, slightly larger-than-bun patties; season both sides with salt and pepper.  
2. Heat a griddle or skillet over medium-high heat and cook patties 2–3 minutes per side for medium, adding cheese in the last minute to melt.  
3. Split and toast slider buns brushed with melted butter on the griddle until golden.  
4. Assemble sliders with patties, sautéed onions, pickles, and condiments.  
5. Serve warm on a platter for easy passing around during the game.