Beef Sliders Caramelized Onions (Printable)
Savory beef patties paired with rich caramelized onions and melty cheddar on slider buns.
# What You'll Need:
→ Sliders
01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
05 - 8 slider buns
06 - 4 slices cheddar cheese, halved (optional)
→ Caramelized Onions
07 - 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
08 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
10 - ½ tsp salt
11 - 1 tsp sugar (optional)
→ For Serving
12 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
13 - 2 tbsp Dijon or yellow mustard
14 - 8 small lettuce leaves
15 - 8 tomato slices (optional)
16 - Pickles (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and caramelized, about 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in sugar during the last 10 minutes if desired. Remove from heat and set aside.
02 - Combine ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Divide mixture into eight equal portions and shape each into a small patty slightly larger than slider buns.
03 - Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties 2 to 3 minutes per side until desired doneness. Place cheese halves on patties during the last minute to melt (optional).
04 - Lightly toast slider buns until golden.
05 - Spread mayonnaise and mustard on buns. Layer each bottom bun with lettuce, beef patty, caramelized onions, tomato slice, and pickles if desired. Cover with top buns and serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
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- It feels like a secret handshake between friends when you serve these juicy sliders topped with that irresistible golden onion touch
- Everything comes together quickly, making it my go-to for parties where I want to impress without the fuss
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- Patience is key for caramelizing onions; rushing will leave them soggy instead of perfectly sweet and golden
- Adding a touch of sugar near the end really unlocks deep caramel flavors you might miss otherwise
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- Press a thumbprint into the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up while cooking
- The secret is slow and low for the onions; rushing turns them bitter