Mini Sundried Tomato & Arugula Beef Sliders
Ingredients
- Vita Ice Strawberry Watermelon for serving
- 6 Slider Buns
- 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1 lb. Ground Beef
- 1 large Shallot finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tbsp. Freshly Chopped Herbs such as basil, oregano, and dill
- ½ tsp. each Salt & Black Pepper
- ½ cup Light Mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup Sundried Tomatoes finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. Olive Oil or Oil from the Sundried Tomatoes Jar
- ½ cup Pickles
- 1 cup Baby Arugula
Instructions
To Make the Patties
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, finely chopped shallots, minced garlic, herbs, salt, and black pepper. Mix just until combined, then form into 6 equal-sized patties.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large skillet over medium high heat. Once heated up for 1-2 minutes, add the patties to cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until desired doneness.
To Prepare the Slider Buns
- Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over the insides of the slider buns, then toast on a heated griddle for 1-2 minutes or BROIL in the oven for 1-2 minutes.
To Make the Sundried Tomato Mayo
- Combine the mayonnaise, finely chopped sundried tomatoes, and olive oil or oil from the jar in a small bowl. Mix to combine. Adjust to taste with salt and black pepper.
To Assemble the Burgers:
- Add a generous slather of the sundried tomato mayo to the bottoms of the slider buns. Add 2-3 pickles followed by a patty and a handful of baby arugula. Press it all down with the top slider bun.
- Enjoy warm with Vita Ice Strawberry Watermelon for a complimentary refreshment!