Mini Sirloin Burgers

Servings: 3

“Miiinnii Siiirrllooin Buuurrggers!!!” I’ve had Jack in the Box commercial ringing in my head since it first came out, its so catchy! Sliders or Mini Burgers seem to have blown up overnight, I see them being offered at practically every burger joint, so with them being so popular and not having tasted any of them I decided to try my hand at mini burger nirvana! They turned out great + easy to make!

Ingredients:

1lb ground sirloin

1 egg

real bacon bits  [ store bought or homemade]

shredded cheddar cheese

9 dinner rolls

lettuce

red onion slices

* Spicy Mayo:

3tbs real mayo

1 tbs chili spice -or- 1 chipotle pepper minced

Directions:

1.  Combine ground sirloin, egg, and 1tsp each salt + pepper :: remember just combine the ingredients do not over handle the meat!

2.  Stuff the patties!

• Score meat into 9 even sections
• Take one piece roll into a ball
• Make an indentation in the middle and stuff with cheese and bacon
•  Then take meat and fold it over and shape into patty
• Repeat!

3. Mayo: in small prep bowl combine mayo and chili powder -or- chipotle, place in fridge.

4. Grill the patties! I used an indoor grill but these can easily be done using an outdoor BBQ! For indoor grilling first spray grill with cooking spray and heat over medium flame until grill is really hot, place patties on hot grill and cook for about 3-4 mins on each side! REMEMBER only turn burger over ONCE! or you’ll end up with a tough meatball.

5. While the burgers are grilling; toast the dinner rolls. I simply heated a flat griddle and placed my Hawaiian Rolls cut side down for a 1-2 minutes.

6. Put it all together:

• Take toasted bottom roll, spread with delicious spicy mayo
• Top with mini burger
• Add onion and lettuce
• Add more mayo on top roll and ENJOY!!! 

* * Now that summers is right around the corner treat your family to this lean hamburger meal, try it on the BBQ or indoor grill!! * *

LEAN HAMBURGER MEAL

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

2lbs. quality ground beef

2 eggs

1/2 onion

1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese

3 tbsp. minced garlic

2 tbsp. worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp. smoke paprika

salt + pepper

5 italian squash aka zucchini

3 tbsp. italian season

4 tbsp.  good olive oil

salt + pepper

8  small white rose potatoes -or-4 large yukon gold potatoes

3 boiled eggs

5 celery stalks

2 whole kosher dill pickles

3 large shallots -or- 1/3 purple onion

1/4 cup mayonaise

1/3 sour cream

3 tbsp. dijon mustard

3 tbsp. yellow mustard

3 tbsp. bon appetit seasoning

salt + pepper

Directions:

1. Prepare hamburger meat:

• chop onion
• grate cheese
• in shallow bowl combine: ground beef, onion, garlic, cheese, eggs, worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika and salt + pepper
• score mixture into 8 servings
• prepare patties, cover + refrigerate

2. Prepare zucchini side:

• wash outside of zucchini with mild soap + water, pat dry
• julienne zucchini
• in large square container combine: zucchini, italian seasoning, olive oil and salt + pepper
• toss until evenly coated, cover + refrigerate

3. Prepare potato salad:

• wash outside of potatoes with mild soap + water, pat dry
• cube potatoes
• cook potatoes:

               1.  bring a large pot of salted wated to boil

               2.  add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm, about 15min

               3.  drain and transfer to a large bowl

• boil eggs:

               1.  place in sauce pan with cold water

               2.  bring water to boil + immediately remove from heat

               3.  cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10-12min

               4.  remove from hot water, cool and peel

• chop: shallots, celery, pickles and egg; transfer to large bowl
• prepare dressing in small bowl; combine: mayonaise, sour cream, mustards, bon appetit seasoning, salt + pepper
• toss potatoes, celery, shallots, eggs and pickles with dressing until evenly coated
• cover + refrigerate

 4. Get your grill on:

• take hamburger patties and zucchini out of refrigerator
• grill hamburgers patties for 4-5 minutes one each side (for medium) making sure to turn only once
• grill zucchini for 2-3 minutes on each side making sure to turn only once

5. Plate & ENJOY!