Crispy thin beef patties on buttery slider buns with tangy special sauce, pickles, and diced onions.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Patties
01 - 1.1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Special Sauce
04 - 4 tbsp mayonnaise
05 - 1 tbsp ketchup
06 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
07 - 1 tbsp finely diced pickles
08 - 1 tsp white wine vinegar
09 - 0.5 tsp sugar
10 - 0.25 tsp paprika
→ 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 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, diced pickles, vinegar, sugar, and paprika. Refrigerate until ready to use.
02 - Divide ground beef into 12 equal portions of approximately 1.4 oz each. Season evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
03 - Brush the cut sides of slider buns with melted butter. Toast in a dry skillet or under the broiler until golden brown. Set aside on a clean plate.
04 - Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat until extremely hot. Place beef portions on the cooking surface with adequate spacing. Press down firmly with a spatula or burger press to create thin, flat patties approximately 0.25 inch thick.
05 - Cook for 1-2 minutes without moving until crispy, caramelized edges develop. Flip carefully and top each patty with half a cheese slice if desired. Cook for 1 additional minute until cheese melts and patties reach desired doneness.
06 - Spread special sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Layer with one beef patty, diced onions, and a dill pickle slice. Top with the upper bun half. Repeat assembly for all 12 burgers.
07 - Transfer completed burgers to a serving platter and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
