Looking to spice up your appetizers? These yummy burger sliders will do the trick!
The best way to know if your meat is fully cooked is to check the internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer.
201 calories; 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 0 g monounsaturated fat); 40 mg cholesterol; 266 mg sodium; 21 g carbohydrate; 3.1 g fiber; 16 g protein; 4.1 mg niacin; 0.2 mg vitamin B6; 1.1 mcg vitamin B12; 2.3 mg iron; 28.8 mcg selenium; 3.4 mg zinc; 50.8 mg choline. This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, selenium and zinc; and a good source of fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and iron.
1 pound Certified Hereford Beef ground beef (96% lean)
9 small hamburger buns, split
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Toppings (optional): Lettuce, tomato, cheese, barbecue sauce, bacon, pickles
Tear one hamburger bun into pieces. Place in food processor or blender container. Cover; pulse on and off to form fine crumbs.
Combine bread crumbs, ground beef, garlic, chili powder and cayenne pepper in medium bowl, mixing lightly, but thoroughly. Lightly shape into eight 1/2 inch-thick mini patties.
Place patties on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 9 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 9 to 10 minutes), until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. Evenly top with cheese during last minute of grilling.
Place burgers on bottoms of remaining eight buns. Top with desired toppings.
Versatile, flavorful and economical. Ideal for recipes calling for browned, crumbled ground beef, such as chili, tacos and spaghetti sauce.
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