Teensiest Weensiest Mini Syringe Burgers

Name: Teensiest Weensiest Mini Syringe Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Beef (80/20 lean preferred); 0.5 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper (or to taste); 12 count Mini Slider Buns (or bread cut into small circles); 6 slices Cheddar Cheese (cut into tiny squares); 1 leaf Lettuce (finely shredded or tiny pieces); 0.25 medium Tomato (thinly sliced and quartered); 12 small slices Pickles (dill or bread and butter); 2 tablespoons Ketchup (for serving); 2 tablespoons Mustard (for serving)

Create fun, miniature burgers perfect for your next party using a syringe for precise, tiny patties. These adorable, bite-sized appetizers are quick to assemble and sure to be a conversation starter.

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#party food

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Assembling the tiny burgers with toppings

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

Cook Time

17m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

Protein

Carbs

Fat

Perfectly cooked mini beef patties

Ingredients

Servings: 12

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

The final tray of miniature burgers

Instructions

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1
Season the ground beef with salt and pepper, mixing gently to combine.
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Season the ground beef with salt and pepper, mixing gently to combine.
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Avoid overmixing the meat to keep the patties tender.
2
Load a small amount of seasoned ground beef into a food-safe syringe and gently press out tiny, uniform patties onto a plate or parchment paper.
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Load a small amount of seasoned ground beef into a food-safe syringe and gently press out tiny, uniform patties onto a plate or parchment paper.
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Ensure the patties are very thin so they cook quickly and fit miniature buns.
3
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the tiny beef patties for 30-60 seconds per side, until browned and cooked through.
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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the tiny beef patties for 30-60 seconds per side, until browned and cooked through.
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Working in batches can help prevent overcrowding the pan. They cook very fast!
4
If using cheese, place tiny squares of cheese on the patties during the last few seconds of cooking to melt slightly.
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If using cheese, place tiny squares of cheese on the patties during the last few seconds of cooking to melt slightly.
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Use small, sharp knife to cut cheese slices into perfect miniature squares.
5
Slice miniature buns or cut out small bread circles. Toast lightly if desired.
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Slice miniature buns or cut out small bread circles. Toast lightly if desired.
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For uniform bread circles, use a small cookie cutter or the opening of the syringe itself.
6
Assemble the mini burgers: bottom bun, tiny patty with cheese, a speck of lettuce, a quarter of a tomato slice, a tiny pickle, and a dab of ketchup and mustard (perhaps also dispensed with a syringe for precision). Top with the other half of the bun.
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Assemble the mini burgers: bottom bun, tiny patty with cheese, a speck of lettuce, a quarter of a tomato slice, a tiny pickle, and a dab of ketchup and mustard (perhaps also dispensed with a syringe for precision). Top with the other half of the bun.
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Use tweezers or small tongs for precise placement of toppings. A tiny toothpick can secure the burgers if needed.