Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 2 cups tomato, diced
- 1 pound American cheese, sliced
- 8 hamburger buns
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup thousand island dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the ground beef with the onion until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the buns in the oven or toaster until warm and lightly toasted.
- Spread mayonnaise and thousand island dressing on the bottom buns.
- Top with the ground beef mixture, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and American cheese.
- Close with the top buns and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1 slider):
* Calories: 450
* Protein: 25g
* Carbohydrates: 40g
* Fat: 20g
Dish Characteristics:
- Creative and visually appealing
- Familiar yet elevated flavors
- Easy to assemble and share
User Comments:
- "These sliders are the perfect way to enjoy a Big Mac without the guilt!"
- "I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's like a gourmet burger in miniature."
- "The deconstructed presentation is really fun and makes it a great party appetizer."
- "These sliders were a hit with my guests. They're so easy to make and everyone loved them."
- "I'm always looking for new ways to use ground beef. These sliders are a delicious and different option."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use fresh, quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- If you don't have thousand island dressing, you can use a mixture of ketchup and mayonnaise.
- These sliders can be made ahead of time and assembled just before serving.
- Serve with extra mayonnaise, thousand island dressing, and pickles for dipping, if desired.
