Description
Savory ground beef sliders seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic, shaped like mini pumpkins for a festive Halloween presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 12 mini slider buns
- 12 small squares of sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 green olive or sliver of green pepper for stems
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Divide the meat into 12 equal portions and roll into balls. Flatten slightly into discs.
- Use a knife to press shallow vertical lines from the center to the edge of each disc to create a pumpkin rib effect.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add patties to the pan and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- Place a cheese square on each patty during the last minute of cooking and cover with a lid to melt.
- Toast mini buns in the skillet with a bit of butter until golden brown.
- Assemble sliders by placing the pumpkin patty on the bun and topping with a green olive slice for the stem.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American