Mini oval beef burgers with cheddar, fresh veggies, and creamy laces, perfect for lively get-togethers.
# What You Need:
→ For the Burgers
01 - 1.1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
05 - 1 tsp salt
06 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
→ For Shaping and Assembling
07 - 12 mini burger buns (oval-shaped if available or trimmed to shape)
08 - 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved
09 - 1 large tomato, sliced
10 - 6 romaine lettuce leaves, halved
11 - 3 tbsp ketchup
12 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise
13 - 1 egg white
14 - 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
→ Garnishes
15 - 1 small red onion, sliced into rings
16 - Pickle slices
17 - French fries or potato chips
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until just combined.
02 - Divide mixture into 12 portions. Form each into an oval football shape, flattening slightly to fit buns.
03 - Heat grill pan or skillet over medium-high. Cook patties 2–3 minutes per side until fully cooked.
04 - Place half a slice of cheddar on each patty in the last minute of cooking. Cover pan to melt cheese.
05 - Lightly toast the mini burger buns.
06 - Spread ketchup and mayonnaise on bottom halves of buns.
07 - Layer bottom bun with lettuce, tomato, cheese-topped patty, onion rings, and pickles as desired.
08 - Place top bun over each burger. Using a piping bag, pipe football laces with cream cheese onto each bun using egg white as base.
09 - Arrange the mini burgers on a large platter in an oval or football shape, surrounded by fries or chips.
