• 2 pounds Premium Burger Blend or Ground Beef
• Salt & pepper
• 12 ounces Beef Bacon
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 6-12 leaves of lettuce
• Ketchup, mayonnaise & mustard, for serving (optional)
• 3-4 sour dill pickles, sliced lengthwise
• 12-16 slider buns, or 6-8 regular buns

 

 

Fry the bacon

Lay strips in a cold pan, then gradually increase the heat. Flip frequently to prevent burning. Cook until fat is translucent and meat starts to brown, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside somewhere they won’t get completely eaten before the sliders are ready (we’re not kidding).

 

 

 

Make the patties

Lightly blend ground beef, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then divide into 12-16 portions for sliders, or 6-8 portions for patties, depending on your preference. Roll into balls, then flatten to form 1” thick patties. Handle lightly, but make sure patties are all the same thickness so they’ll cook evenly.

 

 

Cook the patties

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add patties, at least 1.5” apart, and sear. Don’t press down or move patties for at least 4 minutes, to allow sear to develop. Flip and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes (or more for more well-done patties). Transfer to a plate

 

 

Make your sliders

To assemble your sliders, layer sauces, pickle, lettuce, tomato, patties and bacon in slider buns. Serve any extra bacon (what’s that?) on the side.