Spicy Juicy Lucy-fer Sliders (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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To ensure a nice browned top to your sliders, check that the broiler flame is on when you pop them in. Many broilers cycle on and off as[ they work, so it's important to broil these fast-cooking burgers during an on cycle.] Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 large onion, thinly sliced (about 3 cups) |
2 chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper |
1 1/2 pounds ground beef |
4 ounces pepper jack cheese, cut into 12 equal pieces |
1/4 cup ketchup |
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar |
12 slider-size potato buns, split and toasted |
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the onions, spreading them into an even layer. Cook, without stirring, until the edges of the onions are beginning to brown, 5 minutes. Stir the onions and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and caramelized, another 20 minutes. Add the chipotles, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until fragrant and well combined, 1 to 2 minutes, and remove from the heat.
2. Preheat the oven broiler. Divide the meat into 12 portions, about 2 ounces each. Form a patty around each piece of cheese and flatten to 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter. Put the wrapped patties on a foil-lined baking sheet and sprinkle all the patties with 3/4 teaspoon salt.
3. Broil until the cheese is melted and the burgers are still a bit pink inside, about 6 minutes. The burgers will be cooked to at least medium in order to melt the cheese but still stay juicy.
4. Mix the ketchup, balsamic and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Brush the burgers with some of the ketchup sauce and divide the rest among the bottom halves of the buns. Place a burger on each bottom bun, top with some of the spicy onions and finish with a top bun. Serve warm.
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