Thin, crispy beef patties stacked on soft buns with tangy pickles, onions, and creamy sauce for a perfect bite.
# Ingredient List:
→ For the Patties
01 - 1.1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ For the Special Sauce
04 - 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
05 - 1 tablespoon ketchup
06 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
07 - 1 tablespoon finely diced pickles
08 - 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
09 - 0.5 teaspoon sugar
10 - 0.25 teaspoon paprika
→ For Assembly
11 - 12 mini slider buns
12 - 12 dill pickle slices
13 - 0.5 small white onion, finely diced
14 - 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved (optional)
15 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, diced pickles, vinegar, sugar, and paprika until well combined. Transfer to refrigerator.
02 - Divide ground beef into 12 equal portions of approximately 1.4 oz each. Season each portion generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
03 - Brush cut sides of slider buns with melted butter. Toast in a dry skillet over medium heat or under the broiler until golden brown and crispy. Set aside on a clean surface.
04 - Heat cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat until very hot. Place beef portions on the cooking surface with adequate spacing between each. Press down firmly with a spatula or burger press to create thin, even patties approximately 0.25 inch thick.
05 - Cook patties for 1 to 2 minutes without moving until crispy, caramelized edges form. Carefully flip each patty. Top with half a cheese slice if using. Cook for 1 additional minute until cheese melts completely and patties are cooked through.
06 - Spread special sauce evenly on bottom half of each toasted bun. Layer with cooked beef patty, diced onions, and dill pickle slice. Top with upper bun half. Repeat assembly process for all 12 sliders.
07 - Serve sliders immediately while still hot and crispy for optimal flavor and texture.
