Categories: Burgers
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. ketchup
- 1 tbsp. canola mayo
- 3/4 tsp. black pepper, divided
- 3/4 tsp. sugar
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 12 oz. ground sirloin
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Cooking spray
- 2 oz. shredded Cheddar
- 8 whole-wheat slider buns, toasted
- 8 thin plum tomato slices
- 16 thin, small red onion slices
- 8 small romaine lettuce slices
Directions
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Combine ketchup, mayo, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a small bowl.
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Place sugar, salt, remaining 1/2 tsp. pepper, beef and garlic in a bowl; gently combine. Divide into 16 balls; lightly coat with cooking spray.
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Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add 4 beef balls to pan; use a large offset spatula to press each portion into a 2-inch wide patty. Cook until well browned, about 1 minute. Turn patties; top each with 1 1/2 tsp. cheese. Cover pan; cook 30 seconds or until cheese melts. Remove patties from pan; arrange in stacks or 2. Repeat procedure with remaining beef balls and cheese.
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Top each bottom bun with 1 1/2 tsp. ketchup mix, 2 patties, 1 tomato slice, 2 onion slices, and 1 lettuce leaf. Cover with bun tops.