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Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hour | Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hour | ||
=== '''Ingredients''' === | === '''Ingredients''' === | ||
*8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, divided<ref name="butter">6 Tbsp, 2 for onions and 4 for topping</ref> | *8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, divided <ref name="butter">6 Tbsp, 2 for onions and 4 for topping</ref> | ||
*2 large sweet onions, sliced | *2 large sweet onions, sliced | ||
*2 pounds ground beef | *2 pounds ground beef | ||
*2 tablespoons beef base (such as Better than Boullion), divided | *2 tablespoons beef base (such as Better than Boullion), divided | ||
*1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, divided <ref name="Worcestershire">2 | *1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, divided <ref name="Worcestershire">2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce, 1 for Beef and 1 for topping</ref> | ||
*Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste | *Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste | ||
*24 slider buns <ref name="buns">12 slider buns, the proportions are better 12</ref> | *24 slider buns <ref name="buns">12 slider buns, the proportions are better 12 </ref> | ||
*12-16 ounces gruyere cheese, chopped | *12-16 ounces gruyere cheese, chopped | ||
*2 tablespoons sesame seeds | *2 tablespoons sesame seeds | ||
*1 tablespoon fresh thyme | *1 tablespoon fresh thyme | ||
*1 teaspoon onion powder<ref name="onion">1-2 tsp, 1 tsp for Beef and 1/2-1 tsp for topping</ref> | *1 teaspoon onion powder <ref name="onion">1-2 tsp, 1 tsp for Beef and 1/2-1 tsp for topping</ref> | ||
*1 teaspoon garlic powder | *1 teaspoon garlic powder | ||
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#Add in the onions and reduce the heat to medium low. | #Add in the onions and reduce the heat to medium low. | ||
#Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly caramelized, about 25-30 minutes. If the onions start to look dry or burnt, add a tablespoon of water to the pan. | #Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly caramelized, about 25-30 minutes. If the onions start to look dry or burnt, add a tablespoon of water to the pan. | ||
#In a large bowl, mix the ground beef with half of the beef base and half of the Worcestershire sauce. <ref name="Worcestershire"/> | #In a large bowl, mix the ground beef with half of the beef base (1 Tbsp) and half of the Worcestershire sauce (1/2 Tbsp). <ref name="Worcestershire"/> | ||
#Season with salt and pepper. | #Season with salt and pepper. | ||
#Add the beef to the skillet full of onions. Increase heat to medium-high and brown the beef, breaking it up and mixing with the onions as you go. | #Add the beef to the skillet full of onions. Increase heat to medium-high and brown the beef, breaking it up and mixing with the onions as you go. | ||
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#Evenly distribute the beef and onion mixture over the bottom buns. | #Evenly distribute the beef and onion mixture over the bottom buns. | ||
#Top with the Gruyere cheese. Cover with the top buns. | #Top with the Gruyere cheese. Cover with the top buns. | ||
#In a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter with the remaining beef base.<ref name="butter"> | #In a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter (4-6 Tbsp) with the remaining beef base (1 Tbsp). <ref name="butter"/> | ||
#Stir in the remaining Worcestershire sauce and continue to mix until well-combined.<ref name="Worcestershire"> | #Stir in the remaining Worcestershire sauce (1/2-1 Tbsp) and continue to mix until well-combined. <ref name="Worcestershire"/> | ||
#Using a pastry brush, brush the beefy butter mixture over the top buns. | #Using a pastry brush, brush the beefy butter mixture over the top buns. | ||
#Sprinkle with the sesame seeds, thyme, onion powder, and garlic powder. | #Sprinkle with the sesame seeds, thyme, onion powder, and garlic powder. <ref name="onion"/> | ||
#Bake the sliders until the cheese is fully melted and the tops of the rolls are lightly browned, about 20 minutes. | #Bake the sliders until the cheese is fully melted and the tops of the rolls are lightly browned, about 20 minutes. | ||
Revision as of 14:54, 10 March 2019
Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, divided [1]
- 2 large sweet onions, sliced
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 tablespoons beef base (such as Better than Boullion), divided
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, divided [2]
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 24 slider buns [3]
- 12-16 ounces gruyere cheese, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon onion powder [4]
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a skillet over medium heat. [1]
- Add in the onions and reduce the heat to medium low.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly caramelized, about 25-30 minutes. If the onions start to look dry or burnt, add a tablespoon of water to the pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef with half of the beef base (1 Tbsp) and half of the Worcestershire sauce (1/2 Tbsp). [2]
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the beef to the skillet full of onions. Increase heat to medium-high and brown the beef, breaking it up and mixing with the onions as you go.
- Once browned, drain off excess grease.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
- Separate the tops from the bottoms of the slider buns. Fit the slider bottom buns tightly on the baking sheet. [3]
- Evenly distribute the beef and onion mixture over the bottom buns.
- Top with the Gruyere cheese. Cover with the top buns.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter (4-6 Tbsp) with the remaining beef base (1 Tbsp). [1]
- Stir in the remaining Worcestershire sauce (1/2-1 Tbsp) and continue to mix until well-combined. [2]
- Using a pastry brush, brush the beefy butter mixture over the top buns.
- Sprinkle with the sesame seeds, thyme, onion powder, and garlic powder. [4]
- Bake the sliders until the cheese is fully melted and the tops of the rolls are lightly browned, about 20 minutes.