Bistro Sliders with Pickled Onions

By pattie_d

Irresistible bite-size burgers gain a touch of sophistication from garlic mayonnaise and pickled red onions.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck (80 percent lean)
• 8 split brioche or soft dinner rolls

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add onion, and cook until softened, 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add sugar and vinegar; toss to coat. Let mixture cool. In a small bowl, combine garlic and mayonnaise.

Heat a grill to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Divide ground beef into 8 balls. Press each lightly to form 3/4-inch-thick patties. Season each with salt and pepper. Grill 3 minutes per side for medium. Serve sliders on rolls with pickled onions and garlic mayonnaise.

Cook's Note

Indoor method: In an oiled grill pan or cast-iron skillet, cook burgers over medium-high.