Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs 80/20 Ground Beef (cold)
- 1 large Yellow Onion, sliced paper-thin
- 1 pack (12 count) Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- 12 slices American Cheese
- 1/2 cup Burger Sauce (mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, and relish blend)
- 1/4 cup Dill Pickle slices
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Start by slicing your yellow onion as thin as possible using a mandoline or a very sharp knife. You want them almost translucent so they cook quickly. Divide your cold ground beef into 12 equal-sized balls, roughly 2 ounces each. Do not overwork the meat; keep it loose. Slice your entire pack of slider buns in half horizontally so you have a large top slab and a large bottom slab. Pre-heat a large cast-iron skillet or flat-top griddle over medium-high heat until it is smoking slightly.
- Place 3 to 4 beef balls onto the hot, dry skillet (do not crowd the pan). Immediately place a large handful of sliced onions on top of each ball. Use a heavy burger press or a sturdy spatula to smash the beef down as flat as possible. The onions should be embedded into the meat. Season the patties generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for about 2 minutes until the edges are dark brown and crispy. Flip the patties so the onions are now against the hot pan. Place a slice of American cheese on each patty and let them cook for another 60 seconds while the onions caramelize and the cheese melts.
- Toast the cut sides of your slider buns briefly in the pan drippings or with a bit of butter. Spread a layer of burger sauce on the bottom buns and top with pickles. Place one crispy smashed patty onto each bottom bun. Place the top bun slab over the patties. For an extra TikTok-style finish, brush the tops of the buns with melted butter and a sprinkle of sesame seeds or garlic salt, then slide them into a 350°F oven for 5 minutes to melt everything together perfectly. Pull them apart and serve immediately.
- Cook Time: 30 minutes