Port Sliders with Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onions

By Jarr315

Port infused beef is used to make the slider patties. The sliders are then topped with sweet caramelized onions, a tangy crumbled goat cheese, and the remaining port reduction, all kept together with an"Everything Slider Bun".

Ingredients

• 2 cups port
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large white or yellow onion, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• Salt
• Pepper
• Worcestershire sauce
• Crumbled Goat cheese, for serving
• Slider buns, for serving (I used Everything buns)

Preparation

Step 1

In a sauce pan over medium-high heat, reduce the port and sugar to 1/2 cup (this will take ~30-35 minutes).

While the port is reducing, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add the onions.

Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions have nicely caramelized, about 30-35 minutes. (If necessary, reduce heat and add a couple tablespoons of water to keep them from burning.)

Heat grill to medium-high.

When the port reduction is cool enough to touch, crumble the ground beef into a bowl and season with salt and pepper.

Drizzle 1/4 cup port reduction over top and lightly mix with your hands.

Form slider patties (you'll get 8-9 2 ounce patties) and cook to desired doneness, 2-3 minutes on each side.

Serve the sliders on buns of your choice, topped with caramelized onions, a spoonful of remaining port reduction, and crumbled goat cheese.