Lisa Boyd’s Flavor Infused Sliders

Ingredients:

For the burgers:

1-pound ground beef or ground bison

1 TBL minced garlic

1 TBL minced shallots

1 TBL chopped Thyme leaves, very packed

(Optional: to add a little heat, add ½-2 tsp diced fresh jalapeno peppers, depending on your heat preference.)

Salt and pepper

For the fixings:

Hawaiian sweet rolls (or any smaller roll you love), cut in half lengthwise

Burrata cheese ball, sliced into 3 pieces lengthwise

Sliced avocado

Fresh arugula

Directions:

1-   Place burger ingredients in a bowl and mix well to ensure seasonings are evenly distributed.

2-   Measure meat into 1/3 cup increments.

3-   Form measured meat portions into circle patties as instructed below.

4-   Place formed patties on a parchment paper covered baking sheet.

5-   Season patties with salt and pepper as desired.

(If making these ahead of time, stop at this point and refrigerate the meat until you are ready to cook.)

To cook:

6-   Preheat BBQ to 600°F.

7-   Once BBQ is hot, place seasoned side of patty directly on hot grill and season the other side with salt and pepper.

8-   Close grill lid and cook for 3-6 minutes, depending on your desired doneness.

9-   Flip patty and cook for another 3-6 minutes with the lid closed.

10-Once patty is cooked to your liking, move it to the top rack of BBQ. Place the burrata cheese on top of the patty, and allow it to melt for 2-3 minutes with the lid open.

11-Serve in between a fresh, delicious Hawaiian roll, cut lengthwise, and top with avocado, and arugula. Enjoy!

TIPS on forming hamburger patties:

1-    Gently press and turn the measured meat portion between the palms of your hands using your thumbs to form the edge of the patty. Aim for a patty that is 4” in diameter for these sliders.

2-   Try to form the patties with a thicker edge and an indented center. (This allows for more even cooking throughout.)

NOTE: If you would like to make the pictured baked sweet potato French fries, the recipe will be posted on my Instagram account and website, both listed below.