Homemade Mini Burgers
The perfect burger doesn’t exis…Meet my mini burgers (otherwise called ‘sliders’) with homemade burger patties and everything you could ever want in a perfect burger. They are perfect for parties and get-togethers, or simply as starters to share. These mini burgers might be small but they pack a punch of flavour and juiciness with every bite.
Ingredients
- Lettuce
- Puff Pastry
- Pickled/Marinated Cucumbers
- Salt
- Cheddar
- Meat (Pork & Beef)
- Tomatoes
- Red Onions
- Sauce (Mayonnaise and Ketchup)
- Sesame & Chia Seeds
Instructions
Prepare puff pastry
- Using a glass, cut out circles from the puff pastry. Brush the circles with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Place on a baking sheet and bake in an oven preheated to 180°C for 25 minutes.
Prepare meat cutlets
- Add spices of your choice (e.g., salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder) to the minced pork and beef, mix well. Shape the mixture into small cutlets. Preheat the grill and lightly oil the grates. Grill the cutlets for about 5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through.
Prepare the vegetables
- Thinly slice the fresh tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and red onions. Be sure to use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor and tender cucumbers for a satisfying crunch. Wash the lettuce leaves thoroughly, then gently pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to remove excess moisture. For added freshness, you can use a mix of leafy greens such as Romaine or Butterhead lettuce. Ensure all ingredients are as fresh as possible to enhance the flavor and texture of your salad.
Prepare the sauce
- Combine mayonnaise and ketchup in a bowl, mix well until smooth, adjust the ratio to your preferred taste, and refrigerate the sauce until you’re ready to use it for mini burgers.
Assembling the Mini Burgers
- Take the baked puff pastry circles and slice them horizontally into two halves.
- On the bottom half, layer in the following order: A leaf of lettuce. A dollop of sauce. The cooked cutlet. A slice of cheese. Tomato slices. Pickled cucumbers. Red onion slices. Another dollop of sauce. A second leaf of lettuce.
- 10. Place the top half of the puff pastry over the layers.
- 11. Secure the burger with a skewer.
Notes
*Nutrition info is a rough estimate based on the ingredients. Note that values may vary from case to case.
*As with all recipes, there is a number of ways you can get things done. If you believe that some of the instructions can be improved, or have a good alternative solution, feel free to leave a comment.
