Classic Beef Sliders
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for brushing the grill grates
3 slices Cheddar, cut into quarters
12 Hawaiian sweet rolls, such as King’s Hawaiian, split
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
12 small pieces romaine or iceberg lettuce (about the same size as the rolls)
12 dill or bread-and-butter pickle chips
Directions
Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat.
Divide the ground beef into 12 portions (about 2 ounces each). Pat each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty and make an indentation in the center with your thumb so the patties keep their shape while cooking. Sprinkle with salt and a few grinds of pepper.
Brush the grill grates or grill pan with oil. Grill the patties, turning once, until nicely browned but still a bit pink inside, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Top each patty with a piece of cheese and grill until melted, about 1 minute.
Arrange the sweet rolls cut-side up on a cutting board or large serving platter. Spread some ketchup, mayonnaise and mustard on each roll bottom. Top with a piece of lettuce and a burger patty. Put a pickle on each patty and sandwich with the remaining roll tops.
