Best Old School G A Sliders Recipes

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings (12 sliders)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for brushing the grill grates
3 slices Cheddar, cut into quarters
12 Hawaiian sweet rolls, such as King's Hawaiian, split
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
12 small pieces romaine or iceberg lettuce (about the same size as the rolls)
12 dill or bread-and-butter pickle chips

Steps:

Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat.
Divide the ground beef into 12 portions (about 2 ounces each). Pat each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty and make an indentation in the center with your thumb so the patties keep their shape while cooking. Sprinkle with salt and a few grinds of pepper.
Brush the grill grates or grill pan with oil. Grill the patties, turning once, until nicely browned but still a bit pink inside, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Top each patty with a piece of cheese and grill until melted, about 1 minute.
Arrange the sweet rolls cut-side up on a cutting board or large serving platter. Spread some ketchup, mayonnaise and mustard on each roll bottom. Top with a piece of lettuce and a burger patty. Put a pickle on each patty and sandwich with the remaining roll tops.

Old-School G & a Sliders image

Provided by mightyro_cooking4u

Categories Meat

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 onion, Spanish (or white, grated or chopped fine in a food processor)
1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 80/20, at room temperature
1/4 cup butter (clarified or melted)
fine sea salt
black pepper, freshly ground
8 slices cheese, American
8 rolls, burger, mini, buttered and lightly toasted
ketchup
mustard
pickle, dill, any other condiments and garnishes you prefer

Steps:

Wrap the grated onion in a damp cheesecloth and wring out as much liquid as you can into a small bowl. Add about 1/4 water and set aside. Discard the solids.
Preheat a griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Portion the ground beef into 8 balls. Do not ball up tight. Pat the balls loosely to avoid pushing the fat out of the meat. This will allow ll the natural flavor to be absorbed into the meat as it cooks.
Pour a few tablespoons of clarified butter onto the griddle. Spread it evenly with a spatula. Lightly sprinle the burgers with salt and pepper. Cook the burgers to order-we prefer medium. The trick here is to sear the ground beef on both sides, about 1 minute on each side, to lock in the juices. Then move the patties to indirect heat, or turn the heat down, if you want them cooked more.
Top the burgers with American cheese. Pour a little bit of onion juice around burgers; the steam will melt the cheese into the meat. This truly makes the difference in the taste. Put the burgers on the buns and add your favorite condiments.